The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise are required to pay a deposit of N8.5 million to secure their seats.
The announcement was made by the Director-General of the board, Lamin Danbappa, during a meeting with management staff, members, and Local Government Hajj Centre officers.
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According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, the amount was fixed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and will be collected through bank drafts submitted via Local Government Hajj Centres.
Danbappa disclosed that Kano State has been allocated 5,684 seats for the 2026 pilgrimage. He added that collection of deposits begins immediately and will close on October 5, 2025, when the final Hajj fare will also be announced.
The Director-General urged prospective pilgrims to ensure timely payments in line with the schedule released by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He further reminded applicants that registration requires a valid international passport and eight passport-sized photographs.
