Hajj 2027:Kaduna Pilgrims Welfare Agency Sets September 26 Deadline For N4m Deposit, Passport Submission
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced 26 September 2026 as the deadline for intending pilgrims to pay the ₦4 million seat reservation deposit and submit their valid International Passports for the 2027 Hajj operation.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Ibrahim Datti.
In the statement,Datti said the Agency urged all intending pilgrims who had registered or wish to participate in the 2027 Hajj to take advantage of the remaining period to secure their seats by paying the required ₦4,000,000 deposit, or alternatively pay the full Hajj fare of ₦7,672,822.
“All intending pilgrims are also required to submit their valid International Passports and other necessary information to facilitate the completion of their registration and other Hajj-related processes,”the statement said further.
The Agency advised intending pilgrims to visit any of its Pilgrims Offices in the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, or its Headquarters located along Katsina Road, Kaduna, to complete their registration and other necessary requirements.
The Agency further urged those who pay the initial ₦4 million deposit to ensure that they complete payment of the outstanding balance on or before 2 December 2026.
It warned that failure to meet the stipulated payment deadlines could result in the loss of the pilgrim’s seat, as experienced by some intending pilgrims during the previous Hajj operation.
The Agency also cautioned intending pilgrims against making Hajj payments to individuals or paying cash into personal accounts.
“All Hajj payments must be made through the official bank account of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency designated for Hajj operations,” it said.
The Agency called on intending pilgrims to treat the deadlines with utmost importance and complete their payments, passport submission and other registration requirements within the stipulated period to avoid any inconvenience or loss of their seats.