The Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated the sum of N65 million to 6,166 Pilgrims from the State, who performed the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia as ‘Sallah gift’.
This is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Chairman of the State Media Team for 2023 Hajj, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Monday.
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According to Dawakin Tofa, the Director General of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Rabiu announced the gesture on Monday during the post Arafat meeting with officials at Makka, Saudi Arabia.
He said that each of the 6,166 pilgrims would be given 50 Riyal, adding that the gesture was in recognition of their (pilgrims’) good behavior in the Holy land.
He urged the pilgrims to spend the governor’s gift and their Basic Travelling Allowances (BTAs) judiciously, and avoid reckless spending that might hinder their return journey to the country after the exercise.
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He further urged the pilgrims to keep up the good efforts of positively portraying the image of the state and the country in the Holy land.
“The Pilgrims will return in batches the same way they came to the holy land on the first come first serve basis,” Dawakin Tofa quoted the Director General as saying.
The DG further explained that the board would begin the issuance of 32kg bags to Kano State pilgrims along with Sallah gifts donated by the Governor.
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He urged the pilgrims to exercise patience and pray fervently for Nigeria and Kano State in particular for peace and tranquility to prevail.
The Director General also prayed to Almighty Allah to accept their Hajj and return them home safely.
