The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has announced the approved fares for the 2026 Hajj, confirming a reduction of ₦200,000 across all categories compared to last year’s rates.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Commission on Saturday after consultations with stakeholders, including the Forum of States leadership, and subsequent approval from the Federal Government.
Chairman of the Commission, Professor Abdullahi Sale Usman, disclosed that the reduction followed extensive negotiations with service providers in Saudi Arabia.
“After due consultations with all relevant stakeholders and with the approval of the Federal Government, the 2026 Hajj fares have been fixed. Maiduguri-Yola Zone (Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba) will pay ₦8,318,336.67; other Northern States will pay ₦8,244,813.67; while pilgrims from the Southern States will pay ₦8,561,013.67,” the statement read.
He added that the fares represent a downward review compared to the 2025 exercise.
“Compared to what was charged last year, each pilgrim is to pay an average of ₦200,000 less,” Prof. Usman noted.
Earlier in the year, NAHCON had pegged a provisional fare of ₦8.5 million pending negotiations with Saudi authorities.
The final announcement, however, reflects concessions secured after top officials of the Commission visited Saudi Arabia to inspect facilities and sign agreements with service providers.
The Commission confirmed that its delegation in Saudi Arabia has sealed deals with major operators for accommodation and transportation.
“The NAHCON delegation met and signed agreements with the 2026 Hajj Service Provider Company (Mashareeq Al-Zahabiyya) and the Transportation Company (Daleel Al-Ma’aleem),” it said.
Prof. Usman also urged intending pilgrims to ensure timely payments.
“We call on all pilgrims to complete their payments before December 31, 2025, to enable the Commission to conclude all necessary arrangements in good time,” he advised.
The Commission said the downward review of fares demonstrates its commitment to making the pilgrimage more affordable while maintaining quality service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims.
