The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage has 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 expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and for being one of the best contingents in Nigeria during the 2024 hajj.
Alhaji Tukur, who presented the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in the company of the Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr Terry Etacherure, and his Special Assistant, Mr Ferguson Atakere, expressed appreciation to all the pilgrims from Delta State for their good conduct and cooperation with Hajj officials, which culminated in the award.
