Gov. El-Rufa'i appoints Amirul Hajj, saves N221m from sponsorship stoppage

The Kaduna State Government said it has appointed the Emir of Birnin Gwari, Alhaji Zubairu Jibril, as the 2015 Amirul-Hajj for the state.In a statement by the media aide to Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa'i Mr Samuel Aruwan, on Saturday in Kaduna, it explained that government's decision to stop sponsoring people for pilgrimages has saved the state more than N221.8 million.The statement however said the government would send 116 officials and guides that would ensure smooth Hajj operations for the 5,682 pilgrims from the state.
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