Mr Limawa, a staffer of the Jigawa Broadcasting Commission, is among the Hajj officials of the state Pilgrims Welfare Board who represented Radio Jigawa at the exercise.
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Mr Namadi said the Hajj seat is just a part of the rewards the government planned for Mr Limawa for being a worthy ambassador of the state and Nigeria while on official duty outside the country. Earlier, the Emir of Hadejia, Mr Abubakar-Maje, commended the government for facilitating an “exceptional Hajj exercise” for pilgrims from the state.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
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