Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission NAHCON pending confirmation by the Senate.
In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the Chairman of the Commission, Jalal Arabi, remains in office as the Chairman of the Commission with Aliu Abdulrazaq serving as the Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance.
Ngelale said that the President approved the appointments to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations.
The President also confirmed the appointment of Prince Anofi Elegushi as the Commissioner of Operations and Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal as the Commissioner, of Planning & Research.
On Zonal Representation, Mr Muhammad Umaru Ndagi is to represent North Central Nigeria, Abba Jato Kala — North East, and Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West.
Also, Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe represents South West, Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East, Zainab Musa — South South, Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam
The President also approved the appointment of Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola to represent the Supreme Council on Islamic Affairs.
The President mandates the appointees to dedicate themselves to the task of ensuring that operations of the National Hajj Commission are more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of Nigerians.
Dominica Nwabufo
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