The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7,882,822.00 as the final fare for intending pilgrims willing to perform the 2027 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to the statement by Director Public Affairs of the Agency Taofeek Lawal
Director, the Board Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, disclosed this on Thursday while featuring on _The Conversation_, a live programme on Lagos Television, LTV.
Ajomagberin attributed the reduction in the 2027 fare, compared to 2026, to the efforts of Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON.
“The credit for this reduction goes to the NAHCON Chairman, who since assuming office has pledged to work towards reducing the Hajj fare and making the exercise seamless for Nigerian pilgrims,” Ajomagberin said.
The Board Secretary also featured on live programmes on Radio Lagos and Eko FM the same day. He urged intending pilgrims to pay the Hajj fare on or before September 26, 2026, the deadline set by NAHCON.
According to him, early payment will enable the Board to secure travel documents within the timeframe stipulated by Saudi authorities.
Ajomagberin reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to the welfare of pilgrims throughout their stay in the Holy Land. He said the government will continue to provide Standard accommodation close to the Haram, regular daily meals featuring local delicacies, comfortable local transportation, and organized Ziyarah to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah
He added that the State Government will also ensure adequate medical care, payment of Basic Travel Allowance, BTA, and support for the slaughtering of Hadayah rams, among other benefits.