2027 Hajj: Kwara Board Sets September 26 Deadline for Pilgrims’ Payments
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj to complete their payments and documentation on or before September 26, 2026, in line with the deadline set by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, gave the advice on Thursday in Ilorin, warning that delays in payment or documentation could jeopardise visa processing and participation in next year’s pilgrimage.
He recalled that during previous Hajj exercises, some prospective pilgrims failed to complete the required procedures within the stipulated period, resulting in delayed visa approvals, while others were compelled to seek refunds after missing the deadline.
Abdulkadir said the Board had commenced preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage, with measures aimed at improving accommodation, welfare services and the overall coordination of the exercise for pilgrims from Kwara State.
“We are determined to build on the successes recorded during the 2026 Hajj. Our priority is to provide better accommodation, enhanced welfare services and a seamless pilgrimage experience for pilgrims from Kwara State,” he said.
He also disclosed that arrangements were being made for early airlift operations using aircraft with seating capacities of more than 200 passengers to ensure a more efficient and hitch-free pilgrimage.
The Executive Secretary advised intending pilgrims to remain patient, comply with all stipulated requirements and prepare spiritually for the sacred journey.
“Pilgrims should be patient, comply with all necessary procedures and maintain sincere intentions as they prepare for this important religious obligation,” he added.
Abdulkadir also clarified reports suggesting that pilgrims received varying Personal Travelling Allowances (PTA) during the 2026 Hajj exercise.
According to him, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) approved and paid a Personal Travelling Allowance of $400 to every pilgrim, while the additional $100 received by some beneficiaries was a personal donation by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during the farewell ceremony.
“The $400 was the approved Personal Travelling Allowance paid by NAHCON. The additional $100 received by some pilgrims was a personal donation from Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and should not be construed as part of the official allowance,” he explained.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in collaboration with state Muslim pilgrims’ welfare boards, coordinates the annual Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims. In recent years, Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced stricter timelines for payments, documentation and visa processing to improve planning and logistics, making early compliance essential for intending pilgrims.
