The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the intended pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in 2025 will be required to pay between N8.3 million and N8.7 million for fares, depending on their region.
According to a statement on Monday by NAHCON, intending pilgrims from Southern States will pay N8.7 millions while those from Borno and Adamawa Zone will pay N8.3 million.
The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, described the Hajj fare as the result of thorough collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
Usman said this in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima Usara, on Monday in Abuja.
Usman also mentioned that intending pilgrims from the Northern Zone would be required to pay N8.4 million for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He expressed gratitude for the support received from the Presidency and the Forum of Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.
According to him: ” The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the leadership of its Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, is pleased to announce the hajj fare for the 2025 season.
”The fare was announced sequel to the approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
”The 2025 Hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zone’s intending pilgrims is N8.33 million.
”Similarly, the cost of the 2025 Hajj for intending pilgrims from the Southern states is N8. 78 million, while intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8. 46 million..”
He said the leadership of NAHCON, in collaboration with representative of the Presidency, Malam Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties, did their best to maintain the hajj fare within the same range as previously charged.
” This modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process.
”For further details and breakdown of the fare, please visit the NAHCON website on nahcon.gov.ng or through States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards. ”
