Press Release
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has reiterated its readiness to refund excess Hajj deposits to intending pilgrims who initially paid the sum of ₦8,000,000 for the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this today in his office, stating that arrangements had been concluded for the refund of excess payments to 500 intending pilgrims who initially deposited ₦8,000,000 each.
He explained that following the announcement of the final Hajj fare of ₦7,672,822, each of the affected pilgrims is entitled to a refund of ₦327,178, representing the difference between the initial deposit and the final Hajj fare.
Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle therefore urged all affected pilgrims to visit the Board through their respective Local Government Hajj Centre officers and submit the necessary documents to facilitate the refund process.
The required documents include their bank account details, a photocopy of the original payment receipt, and a formal letter of request for the refund.
The Director-General further directed all affected pilgrims to submit the required documents through their respective Local Government Hajj Centre officers on or before Monday, 26 October 2026, to enable the commencement of payments.
Alhaji Matawalle also commended the Kano State Government for its continued support and contributions towards ensuring the welfare of pilgrims in the state.
Signed:
Sulaiman A. Dederi
Public Relations Officer .
