The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has released the approved fares for the 2027 Hajj, with the Southern Zone incurring the highest cost at ₦7,882,822, while the Maiduguri/Yola Zone has the lowest at ₦7,560,822. The announcement, made via NAHCON's official X account on Friday, August 14, 2026, follows approval by the Federal Government after consultations with the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Boards and key service providers in Saudi Arabia.
Zone-by-Zone Fare Breakdown
NAHCON, which operates under the Presidency, set the following amounts for the three geographical zones:
- Maiduguri/Yola Zone: ₦7,560,822
- Northern Zone: ₦7,672,822
- Southern Zone: ₦7,882,822
The Commission directed intending pilgrims who had already deposited ₦5,000,000 to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration for the 2027 pilgrimage season. New registrants were advised to proceed with payment through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, Agencies, or Commissions, or through any approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) participating bank.
Public Reactions to the New Fares
The announcement drew responses from Nigerians on X. @ochidayboy4 raised a separate concern about recruitment into the commission, writing: "For Allah's sake, are you not going to recruit? How will someone who has been dreaming of serving his religion and nation through this get the opportunity? Some of us have prepared everything and have been waiting for the Hajj Commission to announce recruitment. Why this silence?"
@QSSansgololo responded to the news with a prayer, writing: "Allah ya kira mu," meaning "May Allah call us." @i_am_afobaje reacted to the cost, writing: "Not much. Yah Allah!, fulus," with raised hands emojis, in an apparent expression of hope that the funds would be made available.
Approved Airlines and Jigawa State Loan
Recall that NAHCON announced the approval of five air carriers selected through a rigorous screening process for the 2027 Hajj. The five approved airlines include Air Peace, Flynas, Max Air, Saudi Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Limited. All carriers must meet NCAA and Saudi aviation authority requirements before airlift agreements are finalised.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Jigawa State Executive Council approved a ₦3.5 billion loan for the State Pilgrims Welfare Board to cover 2027 Hajj deposits. The loan covers 466 intending pilgrims from Jigawa and is tied to a deadline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. The council also approved a ₦277 million contract to renovate the Reformatory School in Kafin Hausa at the same meeting.
Intending pilgrims are advised to complete their payments promptly through the designated channels to secure their participation in the 2027 Hajj.
