The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed N7,672,822 as the final fare for pilgrims from the state participating in the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage.
The board also set September 18, 2026, as the deadline for all intending pilgrims to complete their payments.
This was contained in a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Habibu Yusuf Babura, and made available to Online Tribune in Dutse, the state capital.
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According to the statement, the Director-General of the board, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Labbo, said pilgrims who had already paid the initial N7.5 million would be required to pay an outstanding balance of N172,822.
Labbo urged the pilgrims to settle the balance before the deadline, stressing the importance of completing all financial and registration requirements ahead of the pilgrimage.
He also directed the board’s zonal officers to intensify sensitisation and mobilisation across the state to ensure that all registered pilgrims were adequately informed and fully prepared for the exercise.
The Director-General said the officers should work closely with the pilgrims to ensure that all necessary arrangements were completed ahead of the scheduled September 26 departure date.
He appealed to intending pilgrims to comply with the board’s directives and complete their payments within the stipulated period to avoid challenges that could affect their participation in the pilgrimage.
Labbo commended the board’s officials and zonal officers for their cooperation and commitment to the successful conduct of the Hajj operation.
He also appreciated the Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for his continued support for the state’s pilgrims, particularly the provision of loans to safeguard Hajj seats and assist intending pilgrims in meeting their financial obligations.
The board urged all pilgrims to treat the September 18 deadline as important and ensure that their outstanding balances were settled before the expiration of the payment period.