The Lagos State Government has said intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj would make an initial deposit of ₦8.5 million.
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board also directed that all intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are to obtain the Hajj form from its office.
The Board Secretary, Saheed Onipede, made this disclosure in a statement released by the Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Taofeek Lawal, on Wednesday.
According to Onipede, the cost of the Hajj form is ₦20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira only), while intending pilgrims are to pay the sum of ₦8,500,000 as an initial deposit, pending the official announcement of the actual fare for the 2025 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Onipede said, “In consideration of the present economic situation of the Country, the Board has decided to make the payment flexible for intending pilgrims to pay the money in installment in order for them to actualize their dream of performing the spiritual obligation in a seamless manner.”
The statement advised that interested Muslims should raise a “Bank Draft from any of the Commercial Banks in favour of ‘Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board’ and submit same to the Accounts department for collection of official receipt for the value of the sum paid.”
Onipede assured that if NAHCON‘s Hajj fare falls below ₦8.5 million, the Board would refund the balance to all that paid the initial deposit.
He assured every intending pilgrim of the “State Government’s preparedness to always make the exercise comfortable for them through a well thought out activities and packages which include, accommodating them in a conducive hotel nearer to Haram both in Makkah and Madinah and Ziyarah (visitation) to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah.“
