The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has commenced the sale of application forms for intending pilgrims for the 2027/1448 A.H. Hajj and Ramadan Umrah exercises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The board secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, stated this in a statement Monday.
He urged intending pilgrims to register early and commence payment of fares in line with the timetable released by Saudi Arabian authorities and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON).
Ajomagberin said the hajj application form costs N20,000 while the Umrah form costs N10,000. Both are payable at the Accounts Department of the board.
The board stated that hajj, intending pilgrims are to pay an initial deposit of N7 million via bank draft drawn from any commercial bank in favour of LSMPWB.
Ajomagberin noted that any increase or reduction in the final fare would be communicated once NAHCON announces the approved hajj fare and the deadline for payment of the initial deposit is September 2026.
“For Ramadan Umrah, intending pilgrims are also required to pay an initial deposit of N5.7 million through bank draft.”
The secretary advised pilgrims to collect official receipts for every payment made at the Accounts Department.
Ajomagberin said early registration aligns with NAHCON’s directive to state boards to conclude pilgrims’ registration and financial commitments ahead of the hajj season.
“Timely compliance will enable NAHCON to effectively coordinate visa processing, accommodation, airlift arrangements, and other logistics with Saudi authorities to ensure a seamless pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims”, he said.
He added that both Hajj and Ramadan Umrah packages have been structured to combine spiritual fulfillment with comfort and safety. Pilgrims are to enjoy: Accommodation within walking distance to the Haram, Reliable local transportation, Daily breakfast and dinner featuring local delicacies, Medical support and spiritual counseling, and Organized Ziyarah to historical and monumental sites in Makkah and Madinah