The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the approved amount of ₦7,696,769.76 as the 2026 Hajj fare.
A statement on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Sulaiman Dederi, said the announcement followed the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria after due consultations on the 2026 Hajj fare.
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“The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, confirmed that this fare applies to all intending pilgrims from Kano State,” Dederi said.
According to the statement, pilgrims who have already deposited ₦8,500,000.00 will receive a refund of ₦803,230.24.
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Similarly, those who have paid ₦8,244,813.67 will receive a refund of ₦548,043.91.
He further stated that intending pilgrims making fresh payments are required to pay the full amount of ₦7,696,769.76.
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The Director General also announced that the deadline for payment is 5th December, 2025, in line with NAHCON’s directive.
He called on all intending pilgrims to ensure that they complete their payments before the deadline in order to secure their Hajj slots.
