Kwara Pilgrims Board Outlines 2025 Hajj Costs, Sets Payment Deadline

In a bid to streamline preparations for the 2025 Hajj, the Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board has clarified details about the cost of pilgrimage and the deadline for payment during a live session on Gerin 95.5 FM, recently.

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, disclosed that Hajj fares for this year will vary across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones due to differences in travel distances to Saudi Arabia, which directly influence aviation fuel costs.

Intending pilgrims from Kwara State, which falls under the Northern zone, will pay ₦8,457,685.59. For comparison, the fare for pilgrims from the Borno and Adamawa zones has been set at ₦8,327,125.59, while those from the Southern states will pay ₦8,784,085.59.

Alhaji Salman stressed that the disparity reflects logistical realities and ensures equitable cost distribution across the country.

The Board has set January 31, 2025, as the final deadline for payments, warning that no extensions will be granted. "We must remit the payments to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on time to meet the deadlines established by the Saudi Hajj Authority," he said.

"Visa processing will begin on February 25, and any delay in meeting these requirements could jeopardize a pilgrim’s chance to participate."

In his remarks, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Board, Alhaji Olayinka Shuaib, advised intending pilgrims to complete their payments and submit their international passports promptly to secure their seats.

The Board emphasized that compliance with these timelines is crucial to avoid disruptions in the Hajj preparation process.

For further details, intending pilgrims may contact the Kwara State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board.

Sanni Muhammed
Assistant Press Secretary
Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Board
09079520391

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