We’re working on reducing 2025 Hajj fare – NAHCON

The subsidy removal could hike the hajj fare to almost N10 million if the naira maintains its current rate of N1,650 to a dollar.

Speaking to BBC Hausa service on, the NAHCON Chairman said the commission is working round to ensure a reduction in the amount intending pilgrims would pay for the 2025 hajj operation.

He said, “Firstly, this is not our hope, and this is not what we want to happen. There has not been any announcement that it will happen. What we are doing, and based on the advice we are giving and getting, we are working to ensure that it (the fare) did not get there, and we are optimistic and hopeful it will not get there, God willing.

“Our hope is to even have a reduction from what was paid last year, and this is what we are working round the clock to achieve. And we are optimistic that we will achieve this with Allah’s help.”