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Niger pilgrims welfare board appreciates Gov Bago’s gesture to pilgrims

The Executive Secretary of the Niger State pilgrims welfare board, Alhaji Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, expressed his appreciation for the gesture of the State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, during his visit to the pilgrims in Muna, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement released on Monday in Minna, the Executive Secretary mentioned that the pilgrims were deeply grateful for the governor’s gesture.

Governor Bago had provided financial assistance to each of the 3,710 pilgrims from the state to alleviate their hardships while in the Holy Land.

Governor Umaru Bago assured the people of Niger State that the state government would implement measures to improve the conditions for pilgrims starting next year.

The Governor also promised to renovate the Niger State Hajj transit camp to make it more livable and suitable for the state’s pilgrims. Additionally, he pledged to modernize the Minna International Airport to meet international standards.

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