2027 Hajj: Lagos announces fare, hails NAHCON’s Chair
by Adeola Balogun · The Eagle OnlineThe Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the final fare for its intending pilgrims.
This was contained in a press release signed by the Board’s Director, Public Affairs, Taofeek Lawal and sent to The Eagleonline, later on Friday.
The Board Secretary, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, according to the statement disclosed on Thursday, while featuring a live TV programme, confirming the sum of N7,882,822.00 as 2027 Hajj fare.
Ajomagberin attributed the reduction in the fare, compared to 2026, to the efforts of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s, Chairman and Chief Executive, Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf.
“The credit for this reduction goes to the NAHCON Chairman, who since assuming office has pledged to work towards reducing the Hajj fare and making the exercise seamless for Nigerian pilgrims,” Ajomagberin said.
Similarly, the Board’s Head featured on live programmes on Radio Lagos and Eko FM the same day, urging intending pilgrims to pay the Hajj fare on or before September 26, 2026 – the deadline set by NAHCON.
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According to him, early payment will enable the Board to secure travel documents within the timeframe stipulated by the Saudi authorities.
Ajomagberin reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to the welfare of pilgrims throughout their stay in the Holy Land, adding that the government will continue to provide Standard accommodation close to the Haram, regular daily meals featuring local delicacies, comfortable local transportation, and organized Ziyarah to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah
He added that the State Government will ensure adequate medical care, payment of Basic Travel Allowance, BTA, and support for the slaughtering of Hadayah rams, among other benefits.
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