Yobe Pilgrims Commission Sets N8.5m Hajj Deposit

The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has announced the commencement of preparations for the 2026 Hajj, mounting the archetypal deposit for intending pilgrims astatine N8.5 million, successful enactment with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

The enforcement president of the commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, disclosed this during a strategical gathering held with absorption and unit of the committee successful Damaturu.

He said that the committee would statesman collecting deposits instantly done slope drafts, which are to beryllium submitted via designated Local Government Hajj Fare Collectors and headquarters’ officers, emphasising that outgo should beryllium made promptly, arsenic deposit postulation would proceed until the last fare is officially announced.

“The earlier intending pilgrims marque their deposits, the amended prepared we volition beryllium to conscionable deadlines and unafraid allocations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” helium stated.
The gathering besides served arsenic a level to reappraisal the successes and challenges encountered during the 2025 Hajj and to make a much robust strategy for the creaseless coordination of the 2026 exercise.

He urged the unit and section authorities fare collectors to redouble their efforts, moving with dedication to guarantee that Yobe’s spot allocation is afloat secured and efficiently managed.
He added that, “This is simply a spiritual travel that requires due planning, sacrifice, and unity of purpose. Let america each enactment unneurotic to guarantee our pilgrims person the champion imaginable service.”

He besides offered prayers, asking Almighty Allah to bless intending pilgrims with the means to fulfil their spiritual obligations without difficulties.