The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that intending pilgrims must pay a deposit of ₦8,500,000 to secure places for the 2026 Hajj.
This was revealed by the board’s Director-General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, during a meeting with members, management staff and Local Government Hajj Centre officers in Kano.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, Danbappa explained that the amount was fixed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and will be collected through bank drafts submitted to Local Government Hajj Centre officers.
5,684 Kano pilgrims to participate
The DG further disclosed that Kano State has been allocated a total of 5,684 seats for the 2026 pilgrimage.
“Collection of deposits will begin immediately and will continue until the closing date of October 5, 2025, when the final Hajj fare will also be announced,” the statement added.
Danbappa urged prospective pilgrims to make timely payments in accordance with the schedule issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He also reminded intending pilgrims that registration requires a valid international passport and eight passport-sized photographs.
The board assured pilgrims of transparency in the allocation process and emphasized its readiness to ensure smooth preparations for next year’s holy journey.
