The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set ₦8.33 million as the Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from Borno and
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has set ₦8.33 million as the Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from Borno and Adamawa zone for the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, in a statement issued by the commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, on Monday in Abuja. Prof.
He added that intending pilgrims from the Northern Zone would pay ₦8.46 million, while those from the Southern States would pay ₦8.78 million. “This modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process,” Prof. Usman stated.
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