The Director, FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Abuja (MPWB), Mallam Kadiri Edah has called on intending pilgrims to complete payment for the 2026 Hajj fare before the end of December, 2025.
According to Edah, the above date is the deadline set up by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for intending pilgrims to be part of the religious trip.
While disclosing in Abuja on Monday that intending pilgrims are to pay a fare of Eight Million, Two hundred and forty-four thousand, eight hundred and thirteen Naira, sixty seven Kobo (N8,244,813.67k) only, the Director said prospective pilgrims can make initial deposits and ensure the full payment before the deadline to book for a seat for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
“Complete payments before the deadline would enable the Board to come up with the comprehensive list of Intending Pilgrims for the exercise and to remit all funds to NAHCON”.
He explained that all payment to the board must be via a bank draft as no cash transaction would be entertained, stating that early payments would guarantee proper arrangements for a befitting accommodation, feeding and transportations in Saudi Arabia to the satisfaction of the intending pilgrims during the Hajj exercise.
Edah further urged those who had made payment above the said amount to forward their account details to the Board to get a refund of the excess payment.
The Director noted 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 readiness 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.