GOV. ABIODUN APPOINTS APELOGUN AMIRUL HAJJ, NAMES OLORUNGBEBE BOARD CHAIR FOR 2026 PILGRIMAGE By Temidayo Babalola
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 revered titles of Asiwaju Adinni of Ogun State and Baba Adinni of Remoland, is expected to lead and coordinate Muslim pilgrims from the state during the annual religious exercise.
In a related development, the governor also appointed Sheikh Zakariyah Ishaq Olorungbebe as Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj operation. He will oversee the administrative and operational activities of the board.
The appointments, according to the state government, are part of early strategic efforts to ensure a seamless, well-organised and successful pilgrimage for Ogun State contingents.
Governor Abiodun charged both appointees to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, integrity and a strong sense of commitment, stressing the need for effective leadership, proper coordination and collaboration to guarantee the comfort, safety and spiritual fulfilment of pilgrims.
He further reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing the necessary support and institutional framework to ensure a hitch-free Hajj exercise.
The statement was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.
