The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced fares ranging from N7,560,822 to N7,882,822 for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The commission made the announcement on Friday in a public notice, stating that the fares were approved by the Federal Government and determined according to pilgrims’ departure zones.
Under the approved structure, intending pilgrims from the Maiduguri/Yola zone will pay N7,560,822, while those from other northern states will pay N7,672,822. Pilgrims from the southern states will pay N7,882,822. 
NAHCON said the fares were determined based on consultations with the leadership of the Forum of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, service providers in Saudi Arabia, prevailing exchange rates and service costs.
The commission said the new fares were guided by the principles of transparency and cost efficiency, as well as the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims.
“In line with the principle of transparency, cost-efficiency, and the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announces the 2027 Hajj fares approved by the Federal Government,” the commission stated.
The 2027 fares are slightly higher than those paid for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
For the 2026 pilgrimage, intending pilgrims from the Maiduguri/Yola zone, comprising Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Taraba states, paid N7,579,209.96, while those from other northern states and the southern states paid N7,696,769.76 and N7,991,411.76, respectively.
NAHCON urged intending pilgrims who had already made an initial deposit of N5 million to pay the outstanding balance to complete their registration.
Those yet to make any payment but interested in performing the 2027 Hajj were advised to pay the approved fare through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or through approved Hajj Savings Scheme participating banks.
The commission also announced September 26, 2026, as the final deadline for the complete upload of intending pilgrims’ biometric data on the designated Nusuk-Masar digital platform.
According to NAHCON, the deadline is in compliance with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s policy and will not be extended.
“In strict compliance with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s policy, NAHCON has fixed 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, while remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares by states must be completed by 2nd December 2026,” it stated.
The commission further directed states to complete the remittance of all 2027 Hajj fares by December 2, 2026, warning that failure to meet the deadlines could lead to the forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots.
“No extension will be granted beyond this deadline, as data synchronisation and seat allocations depend entirely on timely remittances,” NAHCON said.
“The Commission wishes to emphasise that failure to meet the set deadlines will result in forfeiture of the allocated Hajj slots,” it added.
