By Southernvoicenews
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 state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj.
Alhaji Tukur who presented the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, in Asaba in company of the State Commissioner Bureau for Special Duties, Mr Terry Etagherure, and his Special Assistant, Mr Ferguson Atakere, expressed appreciation to all the pilgrims from Delta State for their good behaviour and cooperation with Hajj officials, which culminated in the award.