Kano donates 200 riyals to each intending pilgrim

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The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged intending pilgrims from the state to conduct themselves responsibly during the 2026 Hajj exercise and project a positive image of Kano State and Nigeria in Saudi Arabia.

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The governor made the appeal during a practical demonstration exercise organised for intending pilgrims at the Hajj Camp in Kano.

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This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad.

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Represented by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo, Yusuf said pilgrims should see themselves as ambassadors of the state and Islam during their stay in the Holy Land.

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“You are going to a land where millions of Muslims from all over the world will gather. Let your conduct reflect discipline, humility, brotherhood and the true spirit of Islam,” the governor said.

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He urged the pilgrims to obey the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and comply with instructions from officials coordinating the pilgrimage exercise.

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The governor also “donated 200 Saudi Riyals to each pilgrim, a way of showing concern to the plights of the pilgrims at the Holy Land.”

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In addition, Yusuf donated free Ihram materials to all pilgrims from the state.

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During the event, the deputy governor distributed samples of the Ihram materials to some of the beneficiaries at the Hajj Camp.

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Speaking earlier, the Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abubakar Matawalle, commended the governor for supporting the board and the intending pilgrims.

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He disclosed that, despite several challenges encountered during preparations for the pilgrimage, the board successfully met the requirements for securing visas for pilgrims from the state.

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Matawalle added that the first batch of Kano pilgrims would depart for Madinah on May 14, 2026.

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