File photo: Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris.
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has approved a special cash support package of 350 Saudi Riyals for each of the over 4,000 pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
The State Amirul Hajj, Ahmad Jega, announced the gesture while addressing journalists in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Jega said the gesture formed part of the governor’s commitment to ensuring the comfort and welfare of Kebbi pilgrims throughout their stay in the Holy Land.
According to him, the governor also fully settled the Hadaya sacrifice fees for all the state pilgrims to enable them perform the important Hajj rite without financial burden.
