Hajj 2026: Oyo Pilgrims Board Chairman Receives Award Of Excellence In Makkah

 

Hajj 2026: Oyo Pilgrims Board Chairman Receives Award Of Excellence In Makkah

The Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Mogaji Hashim Atere, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by Mashariq Thabiyah (SANAH), the organization responsible for coordinating services for Nigerian pilgrims under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The award was presented to the chairman on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Makkah, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, effective coordination, excellent performance and dedication to the welfare of pilgrims from Oyo State during the Hajj operations.

According to officials of Mashariq Thabiyah (SANAH), the recognition was bestowed on Mogaji Atere for his exemplary commitment to ensuring smooth pilgrimage activities and for fostering cooperation between officials and pilgrims throughout the Hajj exercise.

Speaking after receiving the award, the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board chairman expressed gratitude to the management of SANAH for the honour. He described the award as a motivation to continue rendering quality service and maintaining high standards in the administration of pilgrimage affairs.

"I am deeply honoured to receive this Award of Excellence from Mashariq Thabiyah (SANAH). I dedicate this recognition to the Government of Oyo State, under our amiable Governor Seyi Makinde, for his unwavering support and commitment to the welfare of our pilgrims. I also extend my sincere appreciation to members of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board whose dedication, teamwork and sacrifice have contributed immensely to the success of our operations. Most importantly, I share this award with all our pilgrims whose cooperation, discipline and understanding made our work easier. This recognition will inspire us to continue striving for excellence and to sustain the high standards that earned us this honour," Dr. Atere stated.

The Chairman further pledged to sustain the momentum of excellence, teamwork, and effective leadership that earned him the recognition. He also dedicated the award to the government and people of Oyo State, as well as members of the board and all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the pilgrimage operations.