Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence medical tests for intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj, from Tuesday, March 5, 2024 to Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Board's Office, New Secretariat Block 'B' Governor's Office Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

A release signed by the Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Salau Dauda, stated that intending pilgrims should make themselves available for the exercise.

It indicated that the medical tests would ascertain the health status of each pilgrim, towards providing necessary medical advice(s) before embarking on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina.

According to the release, it is mandatory for all intending pilgrims to attend the sensitisation and enlightenment programmes scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 9:30 am, at the Board's premises.

The release further stated that participation of eligible pilgrims in these essential and compulsory parts of the Hajj exercise is sacrosanct, to ensure a successful pilgrimage.