Uba Sani gifts Kaduna pilgrims ₦114k each, first governor visit since 1999

Governor Uba Sani visited Kaduna State pilgrims at their tents in Muna, Saudi Arabia on Thursday night (May 28, 2026) and gave each pilgrim a personal gift of 300 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to ₦114,000 at the current exchange rate. The visit came during the Hajj exercise, and the Governor commended the Pilgrims Welfare Agency and Hajj Delegation Committee for a successful pilgrimage.

This gesture marks the first time since 1999 that a Kaduna governor has visited pilgrims in their tents, highlighting the administration’s focus on pilgrim welfare. Uba Sani apologized for any minor lapses during the Hajj, explained his delayed arrival due to road blockages that forced a four‑to‑five‑hour trek from his tent (estimated 2‑3 km away), and urged pilgrims to pray for peace in Kaduna State, stressing that development cannot thrive without stability.

The Governor’s gesture and peace appeal underscore how state support can enhance religious observances and promote communal harmony. Readers might reflect on what role citizens and governments play in fostering peace during major religious events and how such gestures influence pilgrims’ overall experience.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/29/uba-sani-showers-cash-gifts-on-kaduna-pilgrims/