The board and management of the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON has been constituted by President Bola Tinubu pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
This was announced in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), on Wednesday saying the appointment is a resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations.
Those appointed are as follows:
Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)
Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance
Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations
Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning & Research
ZONAL REPRESENTATION
Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central
Abba Jato Kala — Northeast
Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West
Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West
Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East
Zainab Musa — South South
Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam
Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
“The President mandates the appointees to dedicate themselves to the task of ensuring that operations of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria are more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of Nigerians,’’ the statement said.
