*Photo:Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State*
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Alhaji (Prince) Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Apelogun, who holds the titles of Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, is expected to lead Muslim pilgrims from the state during the annual religious exercise.
In a related development, Governor Abiodun also appointed Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operations. The chairman will oversee the administrative and operational activities of the board.
The appointments, according to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, form part of ongoing efforts by the state government to ensure a seamless, well-organised, and successful pilgrimage for intending pilgrims.
Governor Abiodun charged the newly appointed Amirul Hajj and the board chairman to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of commitment. He stressed 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 the necessary support and institutional framework to guarantee a hitch-free Hajj exercise for all participants from the state.
