The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has visited Niger State pilgrims at Muna camp in Makkah.
His visit, which has been an annual practice, is aimed at showing love and concern about the wellbeing of his citizens on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The Governor interacted with the pilgrims and commended them for their good conduct in the holy land while also acknowledging the efforts of the Amirul Hajj, Executive Secretary of the Pilgrims Board, and other officials for ensuring a seamless hajj rites for Niger State pilgrims.
He then announced a gift of SR300 to each of the 3,026 Niger State pilgrims, revealing that their return date will start from the 15th of June 2025.
Governor Bago urged them to continue to pray for the people of the State especially for the victims of the devastating flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa, assuring that measures are already in place to assist the victims and to prevent future occurrence.
