The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of sales of forms and the payment of the initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Board’s Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, disclosed that the Hajj form costs N20,000, while the initial deposit has been fixed at N8.5 million, pending the conclusion of contract negotiations with service providers.
He explained that the amount aligns with the resolution reached by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) during a post-Hajj strategic meeting held last week in Abuja, where officials reviewed the 2025 operations and began preparations for 2026.
Ajomagberin noted that the Board has introduced a flexible payment arrangement, allowing intending pilgrims to pay in three instalments to ease the financial burden.
Emphasising the Board’s commitment to transparency, he stressed that all payments both for the form and the initial deposit must be made via bank draft in favour of the Lagos State Muslim Welfare Board through any commercial bank. The drafts are to be submitted to the Board’s Accounts Department in exchange for an official receipt.
He further assured that the Lagos State Government is committed to providing a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience for pilgrims in both Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. The packages on offer will include quality accommodation close to the Haram in Makkah and Madinah, guided visits to historic sites (Ziyarah), regular spiritual counselling, daily local delicacies, medical care, and other welfare services.
Ajomagberin affirmed that these measures are designed to ensure pilgrims’ satisfaction and comfort, in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, which prioritises citizens’ welfare.
