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Sokoto State Governor Donates N1.4 Billion to 3,200 Pilgrims Performing Hajj

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Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has shown unprecedented generosity to the state's 3,200 Hajj pilgrims by donating N450,000 to each of them in Saudi Riyals, amounting to a total of N1.4 billion. The governor made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the pilgrims in Mina, congratulating them on completing the Hajj rites. The donation is a token of appreciation for the pilgrims' discipline and dedication, and is meant to ease their preparations for returning to Nigeria.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Ahmed Aliyu donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals (N450,000) to each of the 3,200 Sokoto pilgrims performing the Hajj, totaling N1.4 billion.
  • The donation was announced by the governor on Saturday while addressing the pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
  • The governor praised the pilgrims for their discipline and behavior throughout the pilgrimage, attributing their success to the pilgrims' discipline and effective oversight by Hajj officials.
  • The governor commended the state's Amirul Hajj, Ummarun Kwabo, and the Pilgrims Welfare Agency for ensuring a smooth and successful Hajj operation.
  • Almustapha Ahmed, a Sokoto pilgrim, hailed the governor for the gesture and appealed to other governors to emulate him.
  • Premium Times, the publication where the story was reported, emphasized the importance of high-quality journalism and sought support from readers to maintain its commitment to delivering free and accessible news.

Statistics:

  • 3,200 Sokoto pilgrims performed the Hajj.
  • N1.4 billion was donated by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to the pilgrims.
  • N450,000 was donated to each of the 3,200 pilgrims in Saudi Riyal.
  • The donation amounts to a total of N1.4 billion at the current Riyal to Naira exchange rate.
  • 2025 Hajj was performed by many Nigerian governors, including those from Kebbi, Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara, Bauchi, and national legislators.

Sources:

  • "Sokoto governor donates N1.4b to 3,200 pilgrims", Daily Trust.
  • "Premium Times: Journalism driven by facts", Premium Times.

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