Abeokuta – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Alhaji (Prince) Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
The Governor also named Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to oversee the administrative and operational activities for the 2026 Hajj operation.
Apelogun holds the titles of Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland.
According to a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, the appointments are part of the state government’s strategic preparations aimed at ensuring a smooth, well-coordinated, and successful Hajj exercise for pilgrims from Ogun State.
Governor Abiodun charged the newly appointed Amirul Hajj and the Board Chairman to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and a high level of commitment. Heemphasisedd the importance of effective leadership, coordination, and collaboration in ensuring the comfort, safety, and spiritualfulfilmentt of all pilgrims.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support and institutional structures to guarantee a hitch-free pilgrimage for all intending pilgrims from the state.
