FG Implements VP’s Recommendation, Slashes Hajj Fare

It is one up for the vice president, Kashim Shettima as his recommendation to the federal government to slash hajj fares eventually sailed through.

As a result the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced a downward review of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.

The commission communicated the hajj fares slash in a statement.

From originally over N8.7million, intending pilgrims will have N792,943.83 reduced 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 statement informed, adding, “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. Meanwhile, 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.”

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On the expectation for prospective pilgrims to make payment of their fare on 5th December 202, the commission stated:

“This date is critical for finalizing preparations and securing slots for the 2026 exercise.

“The fare reduction is expected to be widely welcomed by Nigerian Muslims planning to perform the annual pilgrimage, making the journey more accessible.”