The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) of Nigeria has implemented a downward review of the Hajj fare for the 2026 pilgrimage.

Vice President Kashim Shettima had earlier urged the commission to review Hajj fares downward, a move the commission described as a reflection of genuine empathy towards the financial strain faced by many Muslims who dream of performing the sacred pilgrimage.

According to a Monday statement made available to TVC, the commission stated it has approved a reduced fare from over N8.7 million for intending pilgrims from the Southern zone and N8m from those travelling from the north.

The statement noted that the revised figure would see N792,943.83 reduced from the initial 2025 Hajj fare, depending on the pilgrim’s departure zone.

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The statement said, “The largest reduction was recorded for pilgrims in the Southern Zone, where the fare has been reduced by N792,943.83. The revised cost for the Southern Zone now stands at N7,991,141.76, down from the previous N8,784,085.59.

“Pilgrims departing from the Northern Zone will see a reduction of N760,915.83, bringing the revised fare to N7,696,769.76. Meanwhile, the Borno and Adamawa Zone—which has the lowest fare nationally—has a new rate of N7,579,020.96, reflecting a saving of N748,104.63.”

The commission also issued an update regarding the financial timeline for the pilgrimage and urged all prospective pilgrims to make payment of their fare on 5th December 2025.

It added, “This date is critical for finalizing preparations and securing slots for the 2026 exercise. The fare reduction is expected to be widely welcomed by Nigerian Muslims planning to perform the annual pilgrimage, making the journey more accessible.”