The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has released the approved hajj fare for the 2026 exercise, amounting to N8,244,813.67.

A statement by the Director of the Board, Mallam Kadiri Edah, urged intending pilgrims to complete payment before the end of December this year to be part of the religious journey.

The Director also said that prospective pilgrims can make a deposit in respect of the exercise and ensure the full payment before the deadline to book a seat for the 2026 hajj exercise.

Mallam Edah explained that all payments to the Board must be via a bank draft, as no cash transaction would be entertained.

He said all payments for the exercise are to be concluded before the deadline to enable the Board to compile the actual list of intending pilgrims and remit all funds to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

Meanwhile, the Director requested those who have made a payment above the actual hajj fare to forward their account details to the Board to get a refund of the excess payment.

Mallam Edah stated that the refunds can only be paid directly into the account of the intending pilgrims, and no 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 to process their travelling documents before the deadline.