The Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has announced the commencement of sales of forms and payment of the initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
The Board Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Board.
He stated that the cost of the Hajj form is N20,000, while the initial deposit is N8.5 million, pending the conclusion of contract negotiations with service providers. According to him, the figure aligns with the official announcement made by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) during a recent post-Hajj strategic meeting in Abuja.
Ajomagberin said “The Board has put in place a flexible payment plan which allows intending pilgrims to pay in three instalments in order to ease their financial burden. This arrangement is intended to increase accessibility and enable more intending pilgrims to participate in the forthcoming spiritual obligation.”
He stressed that the Board takes accountability and transparency in its operations seriously. “It is essential to note that payments should not be made to any individual. Instead, payment for both the form and the Hajj initial deposit must be made through a bank draft raised in favour of the Lagos State Muslim Welfare Board from any commercial bank, and submitted to the Accounts Department of the Board for an official receipt,” he said.
Ajomagberin reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to providing a comfortable and spiritually enriching experience for pilgrims both in Nigeria and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He noted that the State has prepared comprehensive packages, including accommodation near the Haram in Makkah and Madinah, Ziyarah (visits) to historical sites, regular spiritual counselling, provision of local delicacies daily, medical services, and other welfare provisions.
While assuring that these measures will ensure the comfort and satisfaction of all pilgrims, he said they align with the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, which prioritises citizens’ welfare.
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