Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has donated N65 million to 6,166 pilgrims from the state for the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Chairman, 2023 Hajj Media Team, Bature Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, the Director-General, Kano State Pilgrim Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Danbappa, disclosed this on Monday during the post-Arafat meeting with officials in Makka.
Danbappa was quoted as saying that each of the pilgrims would receive 50 Saudi Riyals, adding that the gesture was in recognition of the pilgrims’ good behaviour in the Holy land.
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He enjoined the pilgrims to ensure good use of the governor’s gift and their Basic Travelling Allowances and avoid reckless spending that might affect their wellbeing.
He also advised thes to be good ambassadors and portray a positive image of the state and the country in the Holy land as well as pray for peace and tranquillity in the country.
According to Danbappa, the board will begin the issuance of 32kg luggage to the pilgrims together with a Sallah gift donated by the governor.
The Eagle Online recalls that Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has earlier gifted N278 million to the state’s pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
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