The Federal Government has approved the 2027 Hajj fares for Nigerian pilgrims, with fees ranging from ₦7.56 million to ₦7.88 million depending on the pilgrims’ departure zone.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a public notice dated August 14, 2026, said the approved fares were determined in line with the principles of transparency and cost-efficiency, as well as the government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
According to the Commission, the fares followed consultations with the leadership of the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, key service providers in Saudi Arabia, and consideration of prevailing exchange rates and service costs.
The approved fares are:
– Maiduguri/Yola Zone: ₦7,560,822
– Northern Zone: ₦7,672,822
– Southern Zone: ₦7,882,822
NAHCON said intending pilgrims who had previously deposited ₦5 million are required to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.
New intending pilgrims, it added, are advised to make payments through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or through any approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) participating bank.
The Commission also announced September 26, 2026, as the final and absolute deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform.
It further fixed December 2, 2026, as the deadline for states to complete the remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares.
NAHCON stressed that no extension would be granted beyond the stipulated deadlines, explaining that data synchronisation and seat allocation depend entirely on timely remittances.
The Commission warned that failure to meet the deadlines would result in the forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots.
The announcement marks a major step in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 Hajj, as states and prospective pilgrims now have defined financial and documentation timelines to meet ahead of the pilgrimage.