Ghana’s Hajj pilgrimage fare is the lowest among nearby countries at $4100 (GHS62,000). Other countries, including Nigeria and Senegal, charge over $5000. The government will airlift 5000 pilgrims, with strict monitoring to prevent overbooking.

The Chairman of the Hajj Board, Collins Dauda, announced that Ghana is offering the lowest fare for the Hajj pilgrimage among neighboring countries, with a cost of $4100 or GHS62,000. This rate is notably less than those charged by other West African nations, all of which exceed $5000, including Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Cote D’Ivoire.

During a media briefing at the inauguration of a passport office in the Hajj village, Dauda clarified that the current fare is set at GHS62,000, and there are no plans for further reductions at this time. He stated, “Not that I know of, the fare we have announced is GHS62,000. But you must know that in the sub-region, Ghana’s fare is the cheapest.”

Dauda emphasized that the government plans to airlift only 5000 pilgrims, urging travel agents to monitor payments closely. He expressed a desire to avoid situations where individuals pay but cannot attend the pilgrimage. “We are doing 5000 pilgrims and so we are monitoring the payments,” he reiterated, advising agents to only accept fees from verified individuals without the possibility of exceeding the quota.

In summary, Ghana has positioned itself as the most affordable option for Hajj pilgrims in the sub-region, with a fare of $4100. Collins Dauda confirmed that there are no planned fare reductions. The government is prioritizing a controlled airlift of 5000 pilgrims to ensure an efficient pilgrimage experience.

Original Source: 3news.com