The Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Faruk Aliyu Yaro Enabo has announced that intending pilgrims have until 1 December 2026 to complete the necessary payments and documentation required to obtain visas from the Saudi authorities for the 2027 Islamic Pilgrimage (Hajj).
This follows the release of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) timetable for the 2027 Hajj rites.
He urged prospective pilgrims from Kebbi State to begin making payments immediately, noting that the first payment window will close on 30 July 2026.
Enabo was speaking at the flag-off ceremony to mark the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations in Birnin Kebbi.
He said Governor Nasir Idris had approved an initial deposit of N5 million for intending pilgrims, while those able to do so could pay the full fare of N7 million.
The Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, further announced that all 4,256 pilgrims from Kebbi State who participated in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have returned home safely, with no deaths recorded during the pilgrimage.
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Enabo attributed the success of the exercise to the support provided by Governor Nasir Idris, saying the administration gave the agency the moral and material backing needed to ensure a successful operation.
“The success of our operations is attributable to Governor Nasir Idris, who gave the agency the necessary moral and material support to excel,” he noted.
He added that Kebbi State was recognised as one of the best-performing states during the 2026 Hajj operations, both in Nigeria and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Enabo said one male pilgrim remains in Makkah, where he is receiving medical treatment, and is expected to return home shortly.
“We thank Almighty God that none of Kebbi’s pilgrims died during the pilgrimage. Apart from one pilgrim receiving treatment in Makkah, everyone has returned home safely,” he highlighted.
During the event, the Pilgrims Welfare Agency presented awards, including cash prizes, to security agencies and individuals who contributed to the success of the 2026 Hajj operation.
The honoured organisations included the Nigeria Immigration Service, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Members of the medical team, media organisations and the Kebbi State Transport Authority (KTA) were also recognised, while four outstanding personnel received brand-new motorcycles in appreciation of their dedication and service.
The ceremony was attended by the Head of the Government Delegation and Amirul Hajj, retired Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ahmad Jafar Jega; the Emir of Jega, Sarkin Kabin Jega Muhammad Bawa Arzika; and other members of the state delegation.
