2027 Hajj: NAHCON Sets N5m Minimum Deposit, Opens Registration for 2028-2030 Seasons

2027 Hajj: NAHCON Sets N5m Minimum Deposit, Opens Registration for 2028-2030 Seasons

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj to make an initial minimum deposit of N5 million, while also announcing the commencement of advance deposits for the 2028, 2029 and 2030 Hajj seasons. In a statement, NAHCON explained that the early deposit initiative offers intending pilgrims the opportunity to secure their place for the 2027 Hajj exercise and ease the financial burden through advance and phased payments. It also enables the Commission and State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards to undertake timely and efficient arrangements for accommodation, catering, transportation, and Masha’ir services in Makkah, Madinah and the Holy Sites. “Interested persons are therefore encouraged to begin saving towards their pilgrimage through their respective State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies or Commissions, or any approved Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) participating banks,” the Commission stated. The advance deposit initiative, it added, is designed to enable prospective pilgrims to spread the financial cost of Hajj over time, while also enhancing the Commission’s and the state boards’ ability to undertake early planning, secure quality services, and ensure efficient Hajj operations.

NAHCON has strengthened its Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four financial institutions: The Alternative Bank, Jaiz Bank, Lotus Bank, and TAJ Bank. Under the partnership, the banks are mandated to launch user-friendly pilgrims’ registration portals and manage HSS funds strictly in line with Islamic finance principles. Each bank is expected to develop a comprehensive implementation roadmap designed to ensure transparency, protect pilgrims’ interests, and expand nationwide access to the scheme.

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The Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards in Kwara and Taraba states have urged intending pilgrims to complete their fare payments and documentation before September 26, 2026, the deadline set by NAHCON and Saudi authorities. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, warned that delays in payment or documentation could affect visa processing and prevent intending pilgrims from participating in next year’s pilgrimage. He recalled that in previous Hajj exercises, some pilgrims failed to meet the requirements on time, resulting in visa delays, while others had to seek refunds after missing the deadline. In Taraba State, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Tanko, said intending pilgrims are required to make an initial deposit of N7 million, while the board has concluded plans for a statewide sensitisation campaign to educate prospective pilgrims on the new policies and guidelines introduced by the Saudi authorities. Tanko urged intending pilgrims to pay early to enable the board to meet the deadline and avoid disappointment. He noted that 714 pilgrims from Taraba State successfully performed the 2026 Hajj, although one pilgrim died and another lost a hand in an auto crash before departure.

Other states have also announced their payment guidelines. The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has set December 1, 2026 as the deadline for completing payments and documentation for the 2027 Hajj. Governor Nasir Idris approved an initial deposit of N5 million, while those able to do so could pay the full fare of N7 million. In Lagos State, intending pilgrims are required to pay an initial deposit of N7 million, with the application form costing N20,000. The deadline for the initial deposit is September 2026.

2027 Hajj: NAHCON Sets N5m Minimum Deposit, Opens Registration for 2028-2030 Seasons