The governor said the payments also covered death benefits inherited in 2023.
He appreciated the leadership of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
He described them as special people whose prayers had kept the current administration progressing.
Mr Bago commiserated with the family of the deceased, the people of Katcha local government area, and the entire state over the loss.
Mr Igboji lauded the reviving state of the worker’s welfare and described it as “incredible”.
The Zamfara governor on Thursday signed an executive order reducing ministries in Zamfara from 28 to 16.
