The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has disclosed that it has remitted N21.5 billion in Hajj fares to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in preparation for the 2027 Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The agency has also registered 3,257 intending pilgrims for the pilgrimage, higher than any other state in Nigeria.
The Executive Chairman of the agency, Faruk Aliyu Enabo, disclosed this when a delegation from NAHCON paid a courtesy visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
Enabo explained that Kebbi would remit the final payment of N5 billion to NAHCON within the next few days to beat the deadline of 26 September, 2026, for the closure of registration, set by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
He said Kebbi Pilgrims Agency has attained 95% registration of intending pilgrims and 85% remittance of Hajj fares to NAHCON.’
‘We advise the remaining pilgrims who made individual deposits of N5 million to hasten the completion of payment, while others with passport documentation shall be closely guided.
‘Likewise, medical screening of intending pilgrims is on course, being conducted at local government level, which will progress to zonal level and to the Hajj Camp.’
‘This is in strict compliance with Saudi Arabia stipulations on healthcare, detailing nine diseases to be examined from every intending pilgrim, towards ensuring that no pilgrim is afflicted with a condition that can earn him or her disqualification from entry into the Holy Land.’
‘Our medical team comprises highly rated professionals. We had 35 members on the medical team last year, which shall be maintained,’ he said.