Kano State to Refund 500 Pilgrims N327,178 Each for Hajj

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the completion of arrangements to refund excess Hajj deposits to 500 intending pilgrims who initially paid ₦8,000,000 each for the 2027 Hajj exercise. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Matawalle, stated that the final Hajj fare is ₦7,672,822, resulting in a refund of ₦327,178 for each affected pilgrim.

Matawalle urged the pilgrims to visit the Board through their respective Local Government Hajj Centre officers to submit necessary documents, including bank account details, a photocopy of the original payment receipt, and a formal refund request letter. He emphasized that all required documents must be submitted by Monday, 26 October 2026, to initiate the refund payments.

Matawalle also commended the Kano State Government for its ongoing support in ensuring the welfare of pilgrims in the state.