Osun Amir-ul Hajj 2019: “I Accepted The Offer As Challenge, Osun Muslim Pilgrims Would Lead By Good Example Under My Watch” – Sheik Ma’aruf

The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola has appointed the Grand Mufty of Osogbo, Sheik Ma’aruf Olawale Ishola, as the new Amir-ul Hajj of the Osun State for the 2019 Hajj operations.

His appointment was announced on Friday 21st June, 2019 to lead the State’s contingent to the 2019 Hajj exercise Macca/Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

While speaking on phone with the OSUN REPORTERS CORRESPONDENT, Sheik Ma’aruf Ishola confirmed his acceptance of the appointment with happiness. He thanked Governor Oyetola for considered him for position, and promised to give his best as the 2019 Amir-ul Hajj.

He siad, “I accepted the appointment as a challenge for me to perform my duties according to the dictates of Islam for Osun to lead by good example

“My appreciation goes to the Almighty Allah and the number one citizen of Osun State, Governor Isiak Adegboyega Oyetola for the confidence deposed in me to lead the Osun State contingent in the 2019 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

On behalf of the entire Ishola family, Sheik Ma’aruf also expressed his profound gratitude to all well wishers on his resent appointment.

“On behalf of myself and the entire Isola family, I wish to express my profound gratitude to all well wishers for your prayers and felicitations on my recent appointment as AMEER-UL HAJJ 2019 by the Government of the State of Osun, the good Lord will remember all of us for good,” he concluded.

Until his appointment, the erudite Islamic scholar, Sheik Ma’aruf Ishola is the Mufasir and third in command to the Chief Imam of Osogboland.

The new Amir-ul Hajj is a revered Islamic scholar in Osogbo and environs with his Arabic and Islamic School. He holds a Masters Degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the University of Ilorin, and a Bachelors Degree in the same field.