The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir.
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed an initial deposit of ₦5m for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2027 Hajj, with the balance of the fare expected to be paid on or before the end of November 2026.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the board’s Press Secretary, Jimoh Jumoke, a copy of which was obtained by PUNCH Online in Ilorin.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Secretary of the board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, said preparations had commenced for the 2027 Hajj operation, assuring intending pilgrims that the board was working to ensure a smooth, comfortable and well-coordinated pilgrimage.
He explained that intending pilgrims could make the initial ₦5m payment upon presentation of valid international passports, while the outstanding balance would be determined and paid within the approved timeline.
