Sokoto governor gives financial support to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has provided financial assistance to 2,410 pilgrims from Sokoto State performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The donation, announced by the Sokoto State Amirul Hajj, Muhammad Mai Gari Dingyadi, aims to support the pilgrims as they conclude their spiritual journey. The gesture is intended to help ease their expenses and encourage continued discipline and positive representation of Sokoto State. Pilgrims were also urged to pray for peace and progress in the state and Nigeria.
What we know
- Ahmed Aliyu donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals (about N450,000) to each of the 2,410 Sokoto pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
- The announcement was made by Muhammad Mai Gari Dingyadi in Mina.
- The financial support is meant to assist the pilgrims with their expenses as they prepare to return home.
- The Amirul Hajj praised the pilgrims for their exemplary conduct and respect for Saudi laws.
- Pilgrims were encouraged to pray for peace, unity, and the success of Ahmed Aliyu’s administration.
