The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of form sales and the collection of the initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
The Board Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin issued a statement through the Head of Public Affairs Department of the Agency, Mr. Taofik Lawal.
He stated that the cost of the Hajj form is twenty thousand Naira, while the initial deposit for Hajj is eight million five hundred thousand Naira, saying that the amount is subject to adjustment pending the conclusion of contract negotiations with service providers.
Mr. Ajomagberin explained that the initial fare aligns with the official announcement made by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, during a post-Hajj strategic meeting held last week in Abuja which included the Chairmen and Executive Secretaries of the various States’ Pilgrims Welfare Boards, who gathered to review the 2025 operations and to begin preparations for the 2026 exercise.
He mentioned that the Board has established a flexible payment plan, allowing intending pilgrims to pay in three instalments to ease their financial burden.
This arrangement aims to increase accessibility and enable more people to participate in this important spiritual obligation.
Mr. Ajomagberin emphasised the Board’s commitment to accountability and transparency in its operations.
He noted, “It is essential to remember that payments should not be made to any individual. Instead, both the form fee and the Hajj initial deposit must be made through a bank draft in favour of the Lagos State Muslim Welfare Board at any commercial bank. This draft should then be submitted to the Board’s Accounts department for an official receipt.”
He expressed the State Government’s commitment to providing a comfortable and spiritually enriching experience for every intending pilgrim, both in Nigeria and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Board has put together a well-considered package that includes: accommodation in hotels near Haram in Makkah and Madinah, visits to historical sites (Ziyarah), regular spiritual counselling, daily provisions of local delicacies, and medical and other welfare support.
Mr. Ajomagberin assured that these offerings would ensure satisfaction for all intending pilgrims and enhance their comfort during the pilgrimage. He confirmed that these initiatives align with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, which prioritises the welfare of citizens.
Reporting by Taoreed Abdullahi