The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the 2024 hajj fare registration deadline by 30 days.
The extension was due to concerns raised by religious clerics, state pilgrims’ welfare agencies, governors and other stakeholders regarding the December 31, 2023 deadline.
The commission extended the registration to January 31, according to a statement by NAHCON spox Fatima Sanda Usara on Tuesday.
It said the extension was an additional opportunity for individuals to participate in this sacred pilgrimage.
“The overwhelming request for extension from various religious communities underscores the significance of ensuring accessibility to a broader spectrum of the faithful eager to embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj,” the statement said.
The commission would determine the total cost of the 2024 Hajj before the expiration of the new deadline.
“The extension therefore provides a window for new registrants to do so and by the end of January, those who need to balance up payment would be able to do so as well,” the statement said.
“NAHCON seizes this chance to remind intending pilgrims and other stakeholders that the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has slated 25th February as the end date for signing all contracts, signalling the end of payments into IBAN accounts. With this extension, NAHCON has barely a month to finalize payment of all Hajj deposits into its IBAN account for the 2024 Hajj,” it said.
