By NEXTER
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.
NAHCON, in a photostatement posted on X on Monday stated that the adjustments were made to make the pilgrimage more affordable for Nigerian Muslims ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The revised figures, released by the commission which operates under the Presidency, show a reduction of up to N792,943.83 from the initial 2025 Hajj fare, depending on the pilgrim’s departure zone.
The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the Southern Zone, where the fare has been reduced by N792,943.83. The revised cost for the Southern Zone now stands at N7,991,141.76, down from the previous N8,784,085.59.
Pilgrims departing from the Northern Zone will see a reduction of N760,915.83, bringing the revised fare to N7,696,769.76.
The Borno and Adamawa Zone—which has the lowest fare nationally—has a new rate of N7,579,020.96, reflecting a saving of N748,104.63.
The commission also announced December 5, 2025, as the new payment deadline for all intending pilgrims.
It urged intending pilgrims are advised to complete their payments on or before the stated deadline to ensure smooth processing and participation in the 2026 Hajj.
