Abuja, April 11, 2023 – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday threatened to sanction any state pilgrims welfare board charging intending pilgrims beyond the official fares.
The commission said the 2023 fare remained less than N3 million, adding that the total Hajj fare remained what it announced on Friday, April 7.
It said it was inclusive of local charges for all categories of pilgrims under the state pilgrims welfare agencies.
The commission made the clarification in a press statement signed by NAHCON Deputy Director, Information and Publications, Mousa Ubandawaki.
It said any state exploiting their intending pilgrims would either have their operational license revoked and or 2023 Hajj allocation withdrawn with immediate effect.
The commission, had on Friday, announced eight categories of fares for the 2023 Hajj with the least being N2.88 million, while the highest is N2.99 million. (GBN)
