The Amirul Hajj of Ogun State, Samsudeen Apelogun, with other 247 intending pilgrims who make up the last batch from Ogun State, have arrived the Holy Land.
The Ogun contingents touched down at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport at exactly 2:10am on Thursday after they were airlifted from the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Leading the delegation, Apelogun admonished the intending pilgrims to uphold the highest standard of character and conduct during their stay in the Holy land.
It would be recalled that the first batch of Ogun State intending pilgrims consists of 428 was airlifted last Sunday, bringing the total numbers of intending pilgrims to holy land in Saudi Arabia to 675 for the 2025 year Hajj rites.
The Amirul Hajj who is also the Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State Muslim, urged them to be good Ambassadors of Nigeria and avoid narratives that could tarnish the image of the state and the country.
He said, “I enjoin you to eschew illegal activities such as unauthorised movements and reframe from going around with any prohibited items and urged them to adhere to the instructions of the welfare Board and the Saudi Authorities.”;;
Apelogun, while promising adequate welfare and safety of the pilgrims during their stay at the holy land in Saudi Arabia, also promised that their spiritual fulfillment will be of top priority and concern.
He added that there were series of welfare package and largesse for the Ogun State contigents pilgrims as provided by Governor Dapo Abiodun to ensure the comfort of all throughout the pilgrimage exercise.
He urged them to reciprocate these kind gestures by praying for Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele and Ogun State at large, as well as their families and friends.
