The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Abuja has release the approved Hajj fare for the 2026 Hajj amounting to Eight Million, Two hundred and forty four thousand, eight hundred and thirteen naira, sixty seven kobo (N8,244,813.67k) only.
A statement by the director of the Board, Mallam Kadiri Edah urged intending pilgrims to complete payment before the end of December this year to be part of the religious journey.
The Director also said that prospective pilgrims can make deposit in respect of the exercise and ensure the full payment before the deadline to book for a seat for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Mallam Edah explained that all payment to the board must be via a bank draft as no cash transaction would be entertained.
He said all payments for the Hajj exercise are to be concluded before the deadline to enable the Board compile the actual list of Intending Pilgrims for the exercise and to remit all funds to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Meanwhile the Director requested those who have made payment above the actual hajj fare to forward their account details to the Board to get refund of the excess payment.
Mallam Edah stated that the refunds can only be paid directly into the account of the intending pilgrims and cash transactions would be entertained.
Similarly, he advised those who have already completed the payment to forward their international passport and the completed forms to their respective Area Officers to enable the Board process their travelling documents before the deadline.
He reassured the desire of the Board to render the best services to FCT contingent in the forthcoming hajj exercise in accordance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present Administration.
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