Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Announces 8.5M for Hajj 2026

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of sales of forms and payment of 8.5 Million Naira for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir disclosed this while answering questions from journalists in Ilorin, the State capital.

Alhaji Abdulkadir explained that the total cost for the 2026 Hajj  was set at eight point five million naira (8.5m) by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to him, the Commission has allocated a total of three thousand, seven hundred and sixty-two (3,762) slots for Kwara State.

The Executive Secretary outlined the necessary requirements for intending pilgrims, noting the importance of having an active international passport and completing all necessary processes by the specified deadline.

He disclosed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the initial deposit of 5Million Naira for residents of the State wishing to partake in the exercise. They are required to balance up before 8th October, 2025, which is the deadline for payment.

Alhaji Abdulkadir expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his efforts to ensure that every intending pilgrim from the State has a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience both in Kwara and during their time in Saudi Arabia.



Jimoh  Falilat Jumoke / Sodiq Abdulmumeen  Folarin
Press Secretaries
State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Ilorin.

The post Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Announces 8.5M for Hajj 2026 first appeared on CONFIDENCE NEWS NG.