The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced the sale of application forms for intending pilgrims seeking to participate in the 2027/1448 A.H. Hajj and Ramadan Umrah exercises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Board Secretary, Mr. Abdul-Hakeem Ajomagberin, announced the development and urged prospective pilgrims to register early and begin payment processes in line with timelines set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi authorities.
According to him, Hajj application forms are available for ₦20,000, while Ramadan Umrah forms cost ₦10,000. Payments are to be made through the Board’s Accounts Department.
Ajomagberin explained that intending Hajj pilgrims are required to make an initial deposit of ₦7 million through a bank draft in favour of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, with the payment deadline fixed for September 2026.
For Ramadan Umrah, prospective pilgrims are expected to make an initial deposit of ₦5.7 million.
He noted that the early registration exercise is aimed at enabling NAHCON to complete visa processing, accommodation arrangements, airlift coordination and other logistics well ahead of the pilgrimage season.
The Board Secretary stated that the pilgrimage packages have been designed to provide comfort, safety and spiritual fulfilment, including accommodation close to the Haram, local transportation, daily meals, medical support, spiritual counselling and organised visits to historical sites in Makkah and Madinah.
He also disclosed that enrollment in the Lagos State Health Management Agency’s Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme is now mandatory for all intending pilgrims, as part of efforts to guarantee access to healthcare before, during and after the pilgrimage.
Ajomagberin reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to transparency, accountability and quality service delivery, expressing confidence that the 2027 Hajj and Ramadan Umrah exercises will be among the most successful in recent years.