Gov. Abiodun Appoints Apelogun as Amirul Hajj, Names Olorungbebe Pilgrims Board Chairman

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelogun as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Apelogun, who is also the Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, will lead intending pilgrims from the State during the 2026 Hajj exercise.

Governor Abiodun also approved the appointment of Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operation.

According to the state Government, Olorungbebe will oversee the administrative and operational activities of the Board as part of preparations for a smooth and successful pilgrimage exercise.

The appointments, the Government said, form part of its strategy to ensure a well-coordinated Hajj operation for pilgrims from Ogun State.

Governor Abiodun charged both appointees to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, integrity and commitment, stressing the need for effective leadership, coordination and collaboration to guarantee the comfort, safety and spiritual fulfilment of all pilgrims.

The Government also reaffirmed its commitment to providing the support and institutional framework needed to ensure a hitch-free pilgrimage for all intending pilgrims from the State.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.