The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction in the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.
NAHCON announced the reduction via a statement on Monday, November 10, 2025.
The commission also announced December 5, 2025, as the deadline for payment.
The revised figures show a reduction of up to N792,943.83 from the initial 2025 Hajj fare, depending on the pilgrim’s departure zone.
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The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the southern region of Nigeria, where the fare was reduced by N792,943.83.
The revised cost for the South now stands at N7,991,141.76, down from the previous N8,784,085.59.
Pilgrims departing from the North 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, with a reduction of N748,104.63.
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