The Executive Chairman Yobe state pilgrims commission. Alh Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced that, the initial deposit of seven million, five hundred thousand Naira only (N7.5M) was pegged for the 2027 Hajj exercise. He made this known to public during the press statement today at the commissions headqurters in Damaturu.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Sulaiman Alhaji Sabo, Mai Aliyu emphasized that, only three month remained for the closure of continuing registration of intending pilgrims, following the directives from the National Hajj commission(NAH ON) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have set a closing date for the registration in September, 2026 for the intending pilgrims across the world.
He stressed that, all intending pilgrims this year 2027 hajj must follow the payment mode through raw Cash notes Deposit will not be entertained under any circumstances, payments should only be processed through the following authorised channels, the designated desk officers at the commission Headquaters, authorised Hajj local Government fare collectors.
He warned members of the public against giving money to individuals who are not staff of the commission with the promise of facilitating their pilgrimage.
It’s pertinent at this juncture to stressed that, anyone found engaging in such illegal activities would face appropriate legal sanctions.
He also noted that the final Hajj fare for 2027 may differ from that of 2026, adding that intending pilgrims should await the official fare to be announced by the Saudi authorities later this year.
The Executive chairman, further advised intending pilgrims whose international passports are close to expiration to renew them promptly to avoid delays or difficulties in obtaining their visas.
The chairman has urged, the zonal officers to be vigilant, ensure all hajj seats are filled, and actively sensitised the public about completing their registration before the deadline arrives.
Furthermore, Mai Aliyu extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Yobe State, HON Mai Mala Buni (CON), for the continuous maximum cooperation and support, the Commission receives during every Hajj operation.