From Ardo Abdul
The National Hajj Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman who announces the Hajj fare for the 2025 says the fare was announced sequel to approval from the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will now pay N8, 457,685.59 while pilgrims fare for Borno and Adamawa zone, intending pilgrims are expected to pay N8,327,125.59.
Similarly, the cost of 2025 Hajj for intending pilgrims from Southern states is N8, 784, 085.59. This is contained in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director Information and Publication.
According to the statement , the modest effort on the fare was reached after extensive consultations to ensure inclusivity in this important decision-making process.
The statement from the Boards further gives details and breakdown of the fare. It acknowledged that indeed NAHCON Chairman and his team in collaboration with representative of the Presidency, Malam Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President, Special Duties did their best to maintain the Hajj fare within the same range as previously charged.