By Austin Ogwuda
The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur.
The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing states in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj.
Upon return to Nigeria, Alhaji Tukur presented the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba in company of the State Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr Terry Etagherure and his Special Assistant, Mr Ferguson Atakere.
The governor was very happy and expressed appreciation to all the Pilgrims from Delta State for their remarkable good behaviour and cooperation with Hajj officials, which culminated in the award.
Photo caption: Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (2nd left) being presented with a state Award from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the best and peaceful performing states in Nigeria in the 2024 Hajj at Government House, Asaba on Thursday by Alhaji Auwalu Tukur (2nd right) who received it on behalf of the state. With them are the state Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr Ejiro Terry Etagherure (1st left) and his Special Assistant, Mr. Ferguson Atakere (3rd right).
Courtesy : Press Unit, Government House, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
