Hajj 2026: Gov Abiodun Appoints Apelogun As Amirul Hajj As Ogun Muslim Pilgrims Board Gets New Chairman

Governor Dapo Abiodun 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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

Governor Abiodun also approved the appointment of Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for Year 2026 Hajj operation to oversee administrative and operational activities of the Board.

Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi announced the two appointments in a statement made available to Edu-biznews on Wednesday 

These appointments according to the statement, 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, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership, coordination and collaboration in ensuring the comfort, safety, and spiritual fulfillment 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.