The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has released the official fares for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Intending pilgrims from the Southern states will pay N8.78 million, while those from the Northern zone and Borno/Adamawa zone will pay N8.46 million and N8.33 million, respectively.
The announcement was made by NAHCON’s Executive Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, through a statement by Mrs. Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publication, on Monday in Abuja.
Prof. Usman highlighted that the fare determination process involved extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the pricing remains fair and inclusive.
The chairman acknowledged the contributions of the Presidency, including Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office, in finalizing the fares. He expressed gratitude to the Forum of Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies, and Commissions for their collaboration in achieving the final figures.
“The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the leadership of its Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, is pleased to announce the hajj fare for the 2025 season.
“The fare was announced sequel to the approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The 2025 Hajj fare for Borno and Adamawa zone’s intending pilgrims is N8.33 million.
“Similarly, the cost of the 2025 Hajj for intending pilgrims from the Southern states is N8.78 million, while intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.46 million.”
He said the leadership of NAHCON, in collaboration with a representative of the Presidency, Malam Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties, did their best to maintain the hajj fare within the same range as previously charged.
“This modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process.
“For further details and breakdown of the fare, please visit the NAHCON website at nahcon.gov.ng or throughthe States’’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards. ”
The 2025 Hajj fare sees a slight increase compared to the subsidized rates of 2024, where pilgrims paid as low as N6.8 million under the Federal Government’s N90 billion subsidy program. Without the subsidy, fares ranged between N8.2 million and N8.4 million, depending on the region.
