The Ogun State Amir Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage, Alhaji Prince Shamsideen Apelogun, has showered praises on Governor Dapo Abiodun, describing the flight of pilgrims directly from Saudi Arabia to the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Ilishan Remo axis of the Ogun State, as a remarkable achievement in the history of Ogun State.
Apelogun was speaking over the weekend shortly after the arrival of the second batch of the State pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage at the Gateway International Airport at Iperu-Remo
The second 345 pilgrims were conveyed aboard an Airbus A330, operated by Flynas, a Saudi Arabian airline directly from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which marking another successful phase of the State’s return airlift operation
“I am delighted that we are among the first pilgrims to utilise the International Airport. I want to use this opportunity to thank Governor Dapo Abiodun for his fatherly support and commitment to the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia"".
“The Governor was there for all the pilgrims throughout their stay in Madinah. He constantly reached out to inquire about their welfare and ensure that they were adequately cared for,” Apelogun said.
The Amir Hajj, also commended the Ogun State pilgrims for their exemplary conduct throughout their stay in the Holy Land, noting that their discipline and adherence to regulations earned the State recognition among Hajj stakeholders.
According to him, it was gratifying that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) rated Ogun State pilgrims among the best-behaved contingents during the 2026 pilgrimage.
He urged the returning pilgrims to sustain the values of patience, discipline and devotion imbibed during the pilgrimage, while thanking Almighty Allah for granting them a safe and successful Hajj exercise.
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