NAHCON announces reduced costs for 2026 Hajj pilgrimage

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a significant reduction in the cost of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, providing much-needed financial relief for intending pilgrims across the country.

The move follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review and lower Hajj fares, aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerian Muslims preparing for the holy journey to Mecca.

According to figures released by the commission, pilgrims will now enjoy a reduction of up to ₦792,943.83 compared to the 2025 rates, with the final discount varying depending on each pilgrim’s departure zone.

The adjustment is part of the federal government’s efforts to make the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia more affordable and accessible to Muslims across the country.

The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the Southern Zone, where the fare has been reduced by N792,943.83. 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.

The commission also announced December 5 as the payment deadline