By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has doled out three hundred riyal to over 300 pilgrims after completing their Hajj exercise.
A letter released by the Governor's Spokesperson, Mukhtar Gidado, said over 300 pilgrims from the State have benefited from the gesture.
According to the statement, "The state governor, Bala Mohammed, made the donations to the State contingent during his official visit at their various places in Minna, Saudi Arabia.
While at the minna ground, Mohammed who personally appreciated the pilgrims habits as well as their manners by becoming good Ambassadors of their respective states and country at large.
He also commended them, especially urging them to abide by the rules of regulations governing the exercise while staying in the holy land.
NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper Correspondent reports that the 300 riyal is equivalent to N75,000 when converted to Nigeria currency. NNL.