RismadarVoice Reporters
February 12, 2026
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdullahi Kpotwa Goshi II, as the Ameerul-Hajj and leader of the state’s contingent to the 2026 pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
According to the statement, the monarch will head Kwara State’s delegation of Muslim pilgrims to the annual religious exercise and oversee coordination efforts to ensure a seamless pilgrimage.
“As Ameerul-Hajj, Alhaji Goshi II is expected to lead pilgrims from the state to the holy land and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure the welfare and smooth participation of Kwara pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage,” the statement read.
The government explained that the Ameerul-Hajj serves as the head of delegation and acts as a liaison between pilgrims and both Nigerian and Saudi authorities during Hajj operations. The role also involves supervisory and leadership responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of pilgrims.
The statement noted that preliminary activities for the 2026 Hajj have commenced, marking the beginning of preparations for intending pilgrims across the state.
While arrangements are ongoing, the main Hajj rites are expected to take place in the last week of May 2026, corresponding to Dhul-Hijjah 1447AH in the Islamic calendar.
The pilgrimage is projected to hold between May 25 and May 30, 2026, subject to the official sighting of the moon.
