The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Shamsudeen Apelogun, the Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Similarly, Abiodun also approved the appointment of Sheikh Zakariyah Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operation to oversee the administrative and operational activities of the board.
These appointments, according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, and made available to our correspondent on Thursday, are part of the state government’s strategic preparations to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated, and successful Hajj exercise for pilgrims from Ogun State.
The governor charged the new Amirul Hajj, who is also the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders and Owners Association of Nigeria, as well as the new board chairman, to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and a high level of commitment. He emphasised the importance of effective leadership, coordination, and collaboration in ensuring the comfort, safety, and spiritual fulfilment of all pilgrims.
The statement partly reads: “Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Alhaji (Prince) Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun, the Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
“In the same vein, the Governor also approved the appointment of Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operation to oversee the administrative and operational activities of the board.
“These appointments are part of the State Government’s strategic preparations to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated, and successful Hajj exercise for pilgrims from Ogun State.
“The Governor charged the Amirul Hajj and the Chairman to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and a high level of commitment, emphasising the importance of effective leadership, coordination, and collaboration in ensuring the comfort, safety, and spiritual fulfilment of all pilgrims.
“The Ogun State Government reaffirmed its commitment to providing necessary support and institutional structures to guarantee a hitch-free pilgrimage for all intending pilgrims from the state.”
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