…calls for Continuous Cooperation
The Chairman, Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Sheikh Wahab Atere Hashim Olamide, JP, has sought continuous support from the 2026 Hajj-intending pilgrims from the state, assuring that concerted efforts would be made to ensure that they perform all important aspects of Hajj as stated in the Holy Quran and the sunnah of the holy Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Sheikh Atere said this during the distribution of 2026 Hajj uniforms to the intending pilgrims and the third phase of the Education and Orientation Exercise held on Wednesday and Thursday across the state .
He explained that the era of experiencing unnecessary stress and delayed flights by the intending pilgrims no longer exists in the Oyo State Hajj industry, noting that there would be little or no gap between each batch to be airlifted to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year.
He attributed the development and progress in the state’s Hajj industry to the unalloyed support accorded the Board by the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration. He assured that the Board would not rest on its oars but build on the success recorded so far.
He admonished the intending pilgrims to embark on the spiritual journey with a positive mindset and endeavour to put on their uniforms, caps, and hijabs during the pilgrimage for easy identification.
He warned the intending pilgrims to be modest while performing the spiritual obligations and not to take instructions from anyone apart from their group leaders to prevent unforeseen circumstances.
The education and orientation exercise , held concurrently across the designated centers in Oyo, Iseyin and Saki featured lectures delivered by scholars, second pregnancy tests, special prayers, and many more.
