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 the Holy Land.
Apelogun, who holds the titles of Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, is expected to lead intending pilgrims from the state during the annual Islamic pilgrimage.
In a related development, the governor also approved the appointment of Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operation.
The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, on Tuesday.
Talabi noted that the appointments formed part of the state government’s preparations aimed at ensuring a seamless and successful Hajj exercise for pilgrims from Ogun State.
He stated, “The Governor has charged the Amirul Hajj and the Chairman to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity and a high level of commitment.”
He added that the governor stressed the need for effective leadership, proper coordination and collaboration to guarantee the comfort, safety and spiritual fulfilment of all pilgrims.
The statement further reaffirmed the commitment of the Ogun State Government to providing the necessary support and institutional framework to ensure a hitch-free pilgrimage for all intending pilgrims from the state.
