The leadership of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has reinstated its commitment to providing services and guidelines that would enable the 2026 Hajj-intending pilgrims from the state to perform the spiritual obligation with ease.
Chairman of the Board, Shiekh Wahab Atere Hashim Olamide JP, stated this at the second phase of the orientation programme, organized by the Board for the intending pilgrims across the state.
The orientation programme held simultaneously on Wednesday and Thursday at the designated centers in Ibadan, Saki, Iseyin and Oyo zones was part of the efforts of the Board to ensure that the intending pilgrims clearly understand how to perform an acceptable Hajj.
Speaking further, Sheikh Atere harped on the need for the intending pilgrims to embark on the spiritual journey with renewed faith and also abide by the instructions of their group leaders while in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Enumerating various programmes lined up by the Board, Sheikh Atere revealed that the uniform for this year’s Hajj will be distributed next week, urging them to take good care of their health as the journey gets closer.
Speaking through the Secretary of the Board, Mr. Kamorudeen Babatunde Fasasi, in Oyo and Saki zones , Sheikh Atere , described the Hajj pilgrimage as one that requires perseverance.
He warned against misplacement of vital documents such as the travelling passport, visa, Yellow Card, State Identity Card and NUSUK Card, which will be given to them in Saudi Arabia.
He assured that there would be no communication gap between the Board and the intending pilgrims for the successful 2026 Hajj operation.
In his remarks, Hon . Justice Tajudeen Abdul-ganiyu, admonished the intending pilgrims to stay clear of unlawful activities and goods such as bitter kola, kolanut, cocaine and other prohibited drugs.
He described Islam as a religion that preaches obedience to laws; hence, the need for the intending pilgrims to respect and adhere strictly to the laws of the government of Saudi Arabia, NAHCON and Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board .
Other speakers at various centers advised the intending pilgrims to pay attention to all aspects of the Hajj and perform such as expected.
