Hukumar Kula da Jindadin Alhazzai ta Jahar Sokoto

26/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Sokoto Pilgrims Welfare Agency Partners Immigration Service to Fast-Track E-Passport Production for 2027 Hajj Pilgrims

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has partnered with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Sokoto State Command, to facilitate and hasten the production of International E-Passports for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj.

The partnership followed a meeting between the Agency and the Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service, aimed at finding ways to ensure that intending pilgrims obtain their travel documents within the shortest possible time.

Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, said the meeting was initiated by the Agency in view of the 26 September 2026 deadline for the uploading of intending pilgrims’ data onto the E-Registration portal.

He explained that timely acquisition of valid international passports was critical to the successful completion of the electronic registration process, hence the need for close collaboration between the Agency and the Immigration Service.

Alhaji Aliyu Musa said it was resolved at the meeting that intending pilgrims would be accorded special consideration in the processing of their E-Passports, with a view to reducing the current two-week processing period applicable to regular applicants.

The Chairman commended the Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service for its continued support and cooperation with the Pilgrims Welfare Agency, expressing confidence that the partnership would contribute significantly to the smooth conduct of the 2027 Hajj registration exercise.

Responding, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Sokoto State Command, Alhaji Ismaila Musa Chonoko, assured the Agency of the Command’s readiness to work hand in hand with it towards ensuring the success of the 2027 Hajj operation and future Hajj exercises.

Alhaji Chonoko explained that the existing two-week processing period for international passports is a national policy, while assuring that the Command would explore available avenues within its mandate to give the intending pilgrims the necessary support and priority required for the Hajj exercise.

The two institutions agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation to ensure that eligible intending pilgrims are able to obtain their passports and complete the electronic registration process within the stipulated deadline.

Signed:
Faruku Umar
Head, Information and Communications
Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency

24/08/2026

SANARWAR MANEMA LABARAI

Hajjin 2027: Hukumar Jin Dadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto na samun gagarumin ci gaba wajen ɗora E-Passport da yin rajistar Maniyyata Aikin Hajj

Hukumar kula da Jin Dadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto (PWA) tana samu gagarumin ci gaba a aikin rajistar Hajjin 2027 da ake gudanarwa a halin yanzu, inda ake ci gaba da ɗora E-Passport na maniyyatan aikin Hajji domin yin rajistar su cikin nasara.

Hukumar ta bayyana cewa ana gudanar da wannan aiki ne bisa umarni da jadawalin da aka tsara domin gudanar da aikin Hajjin 2027, inda jami’an rajista ke ƙoƙari matuƙa wajen tabbatar da cewa dukkan maniyyatan da s**a cika abubuwan da ake buƙata an shigar da bayanansu yadda ya kamata cikin tsarin rajistar Na'ura Maikwakwalwa.

Ci gaban da aka samu cikin sauƙi zuwa yanzu wani ɓangare ne na ƙudurin Hukumar na tabbatar da cewa an gudanar da aikin rajistar maniyyatan Hajjin daga Jihar Sokoto cikin tsari, gaskiya da kuma inganci.

Saboda haka, Hukumar tana kira ga dukkan maniyyatan da ba su kammala abubuwan da ake buƙata domin rajista ba, musamman waɗanda ba su gabatar da fasfo na ƙasa da ƙasa (International Passport) mai inganci ba, da su gaggauta yin hakan domin kauce wa duk wata matsala da ka iya tasowa a ƙarshen wa’adin rajista.

Hukumar Jin Dadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto tana yaba wa maniyyatan bisa haɗin kan da suke bayarwa, tare da tabbatar musu da cewa tana ɗaukar dukkan matakan da s**a dace domin ganin an samu nasarar kammala aikin rajistar Hajjin 2027.

Haka kuma, Hukumar tana ƙara jan hankalin maniyyata da su rika samun bayanai kan aikin Hajji ne kawai daga Hukumar Jin Dadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto da sauran hanyoyin da aka amince da su, domin kauce wa yaɗuwar bayanan ƙarya da kuma matsalolin da ba su da tushe yayin gudanar da aikin rajistar.

Sa hannu:
Faruku Umar
Shugaban Sashen Yada Labarai da Sadarwa
Hukumar Jin Dadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto

24/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

2027 Hajj: Sokoto Records Smooth Progress in E-Passport Upload and E-Registration

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has recorded significant progress in the ongoing registration process for the 2027 Hajj, with the uploading of pilgrims’ e-passports for electronic registration progressing smoothly.

The Agency said the exercise is being carried out in line with the directives and timelines set for the 2027 Hajj operation, with registration officials working diligently to ensure that intending pilgrims who have completed the necessary requirements are properly captured on the electronic registration platform.

The smooth progress recorded so far is part of the Agency’s commitment to ensuring a well-organised, transparent and efficient registration process for intending pilgrims from Sokoto State.

The Agency therefore calls on all intending pilgrims who are yet to complete their registration requirements, particularly the submission of valid international passports, to do so without delay in order to avoid any last-minute challenges.

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency appreciates the cooperation of intending pilgrims and assures them that every necessary measure is being taken to facilitate a successful 2027 Hajj registration exercise.

The Agency further urges intending pilgrims to obtain information only from the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency and other authorised sources to avoid misinformation and unnecessary difficulties during the registration process.

Signed:
Faruku Umar
Head, Information and Communications
Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency

21/08/2026

Muslims wishing to perform the 2027 Hajj have been advised to hasten their registration and payment processes ahead of the deadline set by

21/08/2026

SANARWAR MANEMA LABARAI

An Shawarci Musulmi Masu Niyyar Hajjin 2027 da Su Gaggauta yin Rijista da Biyan Kuɗin Hajji

An shawarci Musulmin da ke da niyyar gudanar da aikin Hajjin 2027 da su gaggauta kammala rajista da kuma biyan kuɗaɗen Hajjin, kafin wa'adin da Ma'aikatar Hajji da Umrah ta ƙasar Saudiyya ta sanya ya cika.

Babban Limamin Masallacin Uthman Bn Affan na Juma'a da ke Gawon Nama, Sokoto, Sheikh Yahuza Shehu Tambuwal, ne ya bayar da wannan shawarar a cikin hudubar Juma'a.

Sheikh Yahuza, wanda kuma shi ne Shugaban Sashen Da'awah da Irshad na Hukumar Jin Daɗin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto, ya bayyana cewa Ma'aikatar Hajji da Umrah ta ƙasar Saudiyya ta sanya ranar 26 ga Satumba, 2026, a matsayin ranar ƙarshe da za a yi rajistar masu niyyar gudanar da aikin Hajjin 2027.

Don haka ya yi kira ga Musulmin da ke da niyyar zuwa aikin Hajji da su ɗauki dukkan matakan da s**a dace domin kammala rajistarsu kafin wa'adin ya ƙare.

Malamin ya kuma jaddada muhimmancin dukkan masu niyyar zuwa Hajjin da s**a riga s**a biya kuɗaɗen Hajjin 2027 da su gaggauta miƙa fasfo ɗin ƙasa da ƙasa (International Passport) ɗinsu mai inganci ga Hukumar Jin Daɗin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto.

Ya bayyana cewa miƙa takardun da ake buƙata cikin lokaci yana da matuƙar muhimmanci wajen samun nasarar kammala tsarin rajista, tare da kauce wa matsalolin da ka iya tasowa a ƙarshen wa'adin.

Shugaban Hukumar Jin Daɗin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, ya halarci sallar Juma'ar mai raka'a biyu tare da Daraktan Ayyuka na Hukumar, Alhaji Abubakar Chika, da kuma dubban masu ibada.

Hukumar ta sake jaddada kiran da take yi ga dukkan masu niyyar zuwa Hajjin 2027 da su kammala dukkan abubuwan da ake buƙata na rajista, tare da miƙa fasfo ɗin ƙasa da ƙasa mai inganci cikin gaggawa.

Sa hannu:
Faruku Umar
Shugaban Sashen Yaɗa Labarai da Sadarwa,
Hukumar Jin Daɗin Alhazai,
Sokoto.

21/08/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

Muslims Urged to Hasten 2027 Hajj Registration, Payment

Muslims wishing to perform the 2027 Hajj have been advised to hasten their registration and payment processes ahead of the deadline set by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

The Chief Imam of Uthman Bn Affan Jumu'at Mosque, Gawon Nama, Sokoto, Sheikh Yahuza Shehu Tambuwal, gave the advice in his Friday sermon.

Sheikh Yahuza, who is also the Head of Da'awah and Irshad Unit of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, explained that the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has fixed September 26, 2026, as the deadline for the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj.

He therefore urged Muslims wishing to undertake the pilgrimage to take all necessary steps to complete their registration before the expiration of the deadline.

The Islamic scholar further emphasized the need for all intending pilgrims who have already made payments for the 2027 Hajj to submit their valid International Passports to the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency without delay.

He stressed that timely submission of the required documents is essential for the successful completion of the registration process and to avoid any last-minute difficulties.

The two-rak'ah Friday prayer was attended by the Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, alongside the Director of Operations, Alhaji Abubakar Chika, as well as thousands of worshippers.

The Agency therefore reiterates its call on all intending pilgrims to complete their registration requirements and submit their valid International Passports as soon as possible.

Signed:
Faruku Umar
Head of Information and Communications,
Pilgrims Welfare Agency,
Sokoto.

18/08/2026

Sokoto PWA Sensitizes Islamic Scholars on New Hajj Registration Policy

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has called on Islamic scholars in the state to intensify efforts towards educating and enlightening their followers on the September 26, 2026 deadline introduced by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the registration of pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj.

The Chairman of the Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, made the call today during a meeting between the Agency and members of the Sokoto State Hajj Ulama Committee.

Alhaji Aliyu Musa noted that members of the Ulama Committee have an important role to play in educating and enlightening intending pilgrims, particularly through Friday sermons, Islamic lectures and other religious activities, on the need to hasten their Hajj registration and payment processes.

He explained that the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has fixed September 26, 2026 as the deadline for the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj, urging those wishing to perform the pilgrimage to take the necessary steps before the expiration of the deadline.

The Chairman also emphasized the need for all intending pilgrims who have made payments for the Hajj to submit their valid International Passports to the Agency without delay, stressing that timely submission of the required documents is essential for the successful completion of the registration process.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar JJ, described the Ulama Committee as important partners in the administration of Hajj in Sokoto State.

He commended the scholars for their continued support and cooperation with the Agency, noting that their role in educating pilgrims and providing accurate religious guidance contributes significantly to the success of Hajj operations.

Responding on behalf of the committee, the Chairman of the Ulamas Alhaji Abubakar Attahiru assured the Agency of their continued support and commitment towards educating intending pilgrims and supporting the Agency in ensuring a smooth and successful 2027 Hajj operation.

The meeting was attended by all Directors of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

Signed:
Faruku Umar
Head of Information and Communications,
Pilgrims Welfare Agency,
Sokoto.

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

SANARWAR MANEMA LABARAI

Hukumar Kula da Jindadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto ta sanar da kuɗin Hajjin 2027 na Naira 7,672,882

Hukumar Kula da Jindadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto ta sanar da cewa Naira 7,672,882 (Naira miliyan bakwai da dubu ɗari shida da saba'in da biyu da ɗari takwas da tamanin da biyu) ne kuɗin aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027.

Shugaban Hukumar, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, ne ya sanar da kuɗin a yau, bayan kammala taron gudanarwa na Hukumar da aka gudanar domin shirye-shiryen aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027.

Haka kuma, Shugaban Hukumar ya sanar da cewa 26 ga watan Satumba, 2026, ce ranar ƙarshe da ma'am rufe rajistar masu niyyar zuwa aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027.

Alhaji Aliyu Musa ya yi kira ga dukkan masu niyyar zuwa aikin Hajjin da s**a riga s**a yi rajista da su gaggauta kai fasfo ɗin na ƙasa da ƙasa (International Passport) mai inganci, tare da kwafe guda goma (10) na hotunan fasfo na baya-bayan nan, ga jami'an rajistar Hajji na yankunansu.

Ya bayyana cewa shafin Nusuk Masar na ƙasar Saudiyya a halin yanzu yana buɗe domin yin rajistar Hajji ta hanyar sadarwar intanet da kuma ɗora bayanan mahajjata. Saboda haka, ya jaddada muhimmancin gaggauta gabatar da dukkan takardun da ake buƙata ba tare da ƙarin ɓata lokaci ba.

Shugaban Hukumar ya kuma yi gargaɗin cewa biyan kuɗin aikin Hajji kaɗai, ba tare da gabatar da fasfo na ƙasa da ƙasa mai inganci ba, ba ya tabbatar wa mutum damar zuwa aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027.

Ya buƙaci masu niyyar zuwa aikin Hajjin da su tabbatar sun cika dukkan ƙa'idojin rajista da kuma wa'adin da aka sanya, domin gudun kada a cire su daga tsarin rajistar ta hanyar intanet da sauran shirye-shiryen aikin Hajjin.

Taron gudanarwar Hukumar ya samu halartar Babban Sakataren Hukumar, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar JJ, da dukkan Daraktocin Hukumar Kula da Jindadin Alhazai ta Jihar Sokoto.

Hukumar ta sake jaddada ƙudirin ta na ganin an gudanar da aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027 cikin sauƙi, tsari da nasara, domin tabbatar da jin daɗin al'ummar Jihar Sokoto da za su gudanar da ibadar Hajji.

Sa hannu:

Faruku Umar
Shugaban Sashen Yaɗa Labarai da Sadarwa,
Hukumar Kula da Jindadin Alhazai,
Sokoto.

17/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Sokoto PWA Announces ₦7,672,882 Final Fare for 2027 Hajj

The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced ₦7,672,882 (Seven Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Two Naira) as the final fare for the 2027 Hajj.

The final fare was announced today by the Chairman of the Agency, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, following a management meeting of the Agency held to review preparations for the forthcoming 2027 Hajj operation.

The Chairman also announced 26th September 2026 as the deadline for the registration of intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj.

Alhaji Aliyu Musa therefore called on all intending pilgrims who have registered for the pilgrimage to hasten the submission of their valid International Passports and ten (10) copies of recent passport photographs to their respective Hajj Registration Officers.

He explained that the Saudi Arabian Nusuk Masar portal is currently open for electronic registration and uploading of pilgrims' details, stressing the need for intending pilgrims to submit the required documents without further delay.

The Chairman further cautioned that payment of Hajj fare alone, without submission of a valid International Passport, does not guarantee participation in the 2027 Hajj.

He urged intending pilgrims to comply with all registration requirements and deadlines to avoid being excluded from the electronic registration process and subsequent arrangements for the pilgrimage.

The management meeting was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar JJ, and all Directors of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a smooth, well-organised and successful 2027 Hajj operation for the people of Sokoto State.

Signed:

Faruku Umar
Head of Information and Communications,
Pilgrims Welfare Agency,
Sokoto.