The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (MPWB) has fixed Dec. 1st as deadline for the payment by intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.
The Public Relations Officer of the Board, Muhammad Aliyu, in a statement in Abuja, said the Board has also released the reversed fare for Hajj.
He said that the new fare is now N7.69 million as released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
“Intending Pilgrims who have the intention of performing Hajj through the Board should complete payment before the deadline to book for a seat to be part of the religious journey.
“All payment to the Board must be via a bank draft as no cash transaction will be entertained.”
Lawal said that payments before the deadline would enable the Board compile the actual list of Intending Pilgrims for the exercise.
He said this would also enable the Board remit all funds to NAHCON on schedule.
He stated that the Board was negotiating with service providers in Saudi Arabia for the provision of feeding and befitting accommodation in Makkah during the 2026 Hajj.
According to Lawal, the negotiation is inline with the desire of the Board to render the best services to FCT contingent.
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