The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the collection of Hajj fares for the 2027 pilgrimage will commence on Monday, July 6, 2026, and end on September 25, 2026.
According to the Information Officer of the Board, Mohd Nasir, said the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Imam Abdurrahman Ibrahim Idris, made the announcement during a press conference held at his office in Bauchi.
He disclosed that visa processing for the 2027 Hajj will close on January 28, 2027, while the airlift of Bauchi State pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2027.
According to him, the Board has fixed a deposit of ₦7 million for the 2027 Hajj exercise but will also accept an initial payment of ₦4 million from intending pilgrims pending the announcement of the final Hajj fare.
Dr. Imam Abdurrahman urged intending pilgrims, Hajj officials and Islamic scholars to intensify public enlightenment on the approved timetable to ensure early compliance.
He advised prospective pilgrims making payments through their respective local government areas, Ja’iz Bank or directly at the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to complete their payments within the stipulated period.
The Executive Secretary assured pilgrims who paid for the 2026 Hajj but were unable to travel to Saudi Arabia that they would be given priority to perform the 2027 pilgrimage, God willing.
He also warned members of the public against entrusting their Hajj payments to individuals who are not officials of the Board, stressing that anyone found engaging in fraudulent Hajj transactions would face appropriate legal action.
Dr. Imam Abdurrahman further explained that the final Hajj fare for 2027 may differ from that of the 2026 exercise, advising intending pilgrims to await the official fare to be announced after necessary approvals.
He also urged prospective pilgrims whose international passports are nearing expiration to renew them promptly to avoid delays in visa processing.