Gov Okpebholo lauds 2026 Hajj performance, pledges continued support
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has commended the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for outstanding performance during the 2026 Hajj exercise and pledged his administration’s continued support for the 2027 pilgrimage.
Mr Okpebholo gave the commendation after receiving the report on the 2026 Hajj exercise from the leadership of the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board at Government House, Benin, on Tuesday.
The governor congratulated the team on the award Edo received from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in recognition of its patience, perseverance and outstanding coordination.
He urged the board to commence preparations for the 2027 Hajj early, assuring the team that his administration would provide the necessary support to further improve the pilgrimage.
A delegation led by the Amirul Hajj, Ali Sulayman, the Oghieaga of Ivbie, presented the report.
Presenting the report on behalf of the board, Mr Sulayman thanked the governor for his continued support toward the welfare of Muslims and Muslim pilgrims in the state.
He said the 2026 Hajj was successful and attributed part of the achievement to the support and logistics provided by the state government.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Education
Non-academic unions begin indefinite strike in Ondo state-owned universities
Affected institutions include Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), and the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED).
States
NDC governorship candidate Gwarzo condemns bandit attacks on four Kano villages
Mr Gwarzo called on security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance and targeted operations in vulnerable communities.
Politics
Tinubu deserves second term to consolidate policy gains: Omokri
Mr Omokri said his support for Mr Tinubu was based on facts and policy outcomes, not political considerations.
Health
Lassa fever cases rise to 1,035, deaths hit 252
The NCDC said the case fatality rate rose to 24.4 per cent, up from 18.6 per cent in 2025.
Politics
2027: Turaki-led PDP backs G-100 opposition coalition
The party said the move aligned with its earlier stated disposition to work with like-minded political parties and organisations desirous of ‘rescuing’ Nigeria.
Hot news Home top
NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space
Mr Adekoye said the agency also secured more than 20 convictions in 2026 as it intensified operations against human trafficking and exploitation.
