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.
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