By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Executive Chairman of Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced that the initial deposit of N7.5 million whas been pegged for the 2027 Hajj exercise.
He made this known during the press conference today at the Commission’s headquarters in Damaturu.
Mai Aliyu emphasized that it remains only three month until the closure of continuing registration of intending pilgrims, following the directives from the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have set a closing date for the registration – September, 2026 for intending pilgrims across the world.
He stressed that, all intending pilgrims the year 2027 Hajj must follow the payment mode as raw cash deposit will not be entertained under any circumstances and payments should only be processed through the following authorised channels, the designated desk officers at the Commission headquaters, authorised Hajj Local Government fare collectors.
He warned members of the public against giving money to individuals who are not staff of the Commission with the promise of facilitating their pilgrimage.
It’s pertinent at this juncture to stress that, anyone found engaging in such illegal activities would face appropriate legal sanctions.
He also noted that the final Hajj fare for 2027 may differ from that of 2026, adding that intending pilgrims should await the official fare to be announced by the Saudi authorities later this year.
The Executive Chairman further advised intending pilgrims whose international passports are close to expiration to renew them promptly to avoid delays or difficulties in obtaining their visas.
The chairman further urged the zonal officers to be vigilant, ensure all Hajj seats are filled, and to actively sensitise the public about completing their registration before the deadline.
Furthermore, Mai Aliyu extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni (CON), for the continuous maximum cooperation and support, the Commission is receiving during every Hajj operation.
