In recognition of his unprecedented support and welfare packages given to the 2024 state Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, the Independent Hajj Reporters have honoured Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde with the Award of Hajj- 2024 Best Supporting Governor in the South.
The State Chairman, Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim wing), Sheik Hasim Atere, received the award on behalf of Governor Makinde during a special event held at the Auditorium Hall of the National Mosque Abuja, on Wednesday.
According to the organizers of the event, Governor Makinde’s selection as the best supporting Governor of Hajj 2024 was based on providing exceptional welfare packages for the state Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia at a time the Nation was faced with economic challenges, adding that the award is meant to celebrate people who contributed immensely to the success of the 2024 Hajj.
Having made the journey memorable for the Pilgrims with a unique experience, it would be recalled that the state pilgrims expressed their gratitude by organizing special prayers for the state number one citizen during their sojourn in Saudi Arabia.
It is also worthy of note that Governor Makinde since the inception of his administration has been supportive of the propagation of Islam by relocating and reconstructing the popular Adogba Central Mosque, Iwo road Ibadan, with the state-of- the- art facilities, renovation of Oja’ba Central Mosque, donation of buses to Islamic organizations, to mention but a few.