By Abimbola Bamgbose

The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the appointment of the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Adebayo Apelogun, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

This is in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Government, Mr Kayode Akinmade.

The board also revealed a 14-member welfare committee responsible for ensuring the smooth coordination of the state’s Hajj operations.

The committee will be chaired by Mr. Ishaq Olorungbebe, with other members including Lawal Iskeel, Shile Rufai, Imam Sabeeq Ibrahim, Wasiu Balogun, Imam Abdul-Lateef Afolabi, Ogunfowora Olayiwola, Hassan Tijani, Hussein Mustapha, and Uthman Akewukanwo.

Also appointed are Mrs. Alarise Korede Fausat, Mrs. Egunjobi Aderonke, and Mrs. Iyabode Jinadu.

The board urged the committee to carry out their duties with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility to ensure the safety, welfare, and comfort of Ogun State pilgrims.

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