* Variations in Adamawa, Northern And Southern Zones
* Emphasises importance of early payment to avoid last-minute rush
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage to the holy land.
The fare was announced sequel to approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in the important decision-making process.
Fatima Usara Sanda, the Commission’s Assistant Director Information and Publication, in a statement issued on Monday, acknowledged the collaborative effort of NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman and Vice President Kashim Shettima in ensuring that the hajj fare remains within the neighbourhood of N8m.
“Indeed, the NAHCON Chairman and his team in collaboration with representative of the Presidency, Mallam Ameen Amshi, who is the Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties did their best to maintain the hajj fare within the same range as previously charged.
The Commission fixed N8.3m for intending pilgrims from Borno and Adamawa zones. While intending pilgrims from the northern zone are expected pay N8.4m. Pilgrims from southern states will be paying N8.7m.
According to the statement, “the 2025 hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zones, intending pilgrims are expected to pay ₦8,327,125.59 (Eight million, three hundred and twenty-seven thousand, one hundred and twenty five Naira, fifty-nine kobo).
“Similarly, the cost of 2025 hajj for intending pilgrims from southern states is ₦8, 784, 085.59 (Eight million, seven hundred and eighty four thousand, eighty five Naira fifty, nine kobo).
“Intending pilgrims from the northern zone will pay ₦8, 457,685.59 (Eight million, four hundred and fifty seven thousand, six hundred and eighty five Naira, fifty nine kobo).
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2024 Final Hajj Fare
₦8,225,464.74 Adamawa Zone
₦8,254,464.74 Northern Zone
₦8,454,464.74 Southern Zone____
NAHCON appreciated those who actively participated in stemming the cost of hajj, including the leadership of the State Executive Secretaries, namely Mallam Idris Ahmad Almakura; the Forum Chairman who doubles as the Executive Secretary (E.S) of Nasarawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, his colleague from Kebbi State and the Deputy Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro, with his Secretary as well as the E.S of Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu among others who worked tirelessly to ensure that the fare did not increase.
Professor Saleh commended the entire team, describing the hajj fare as a product of extensive collaboration with all stakeholders.
The Chairman who also appreciated the support of the Presidency and the Forum of State Executive Secretaries, urged prospective pilgrims to take note of the timelines and Saudi guidelines while emphasizing the importance of early payment and timely registration to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
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