National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimmage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024.
NAHCON had initially pegged the fare for this year’s Hajj at N4.9 million, with many stakeholders calling for the Federal Government’s intervention.
However, on Sunday, the commission asked those who had paid the initial amount to add N1.9 million balance, raising the total amount to N6.8 million.
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In a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, (NAHCON) on Sunday, registered pilgrims who have completed their earlier final fare of 4.7 million are expected to make additional ofN 1,918,032.91 to equate the current forex rate.
Besides, NAHCON said new registration for 2024 Hajj will henceforth attract N8,225, 464.74 (Adamawa/Borno); N8, 254,464.74 (North zone) and N8, 454,464.74 (South zone).
All categories are expected to make payments between now and 28th March, 2024, when NAHCON will shut down it’s payments portal.