President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale announced Usman’s appointment in a statement on Monday.
“Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan,” Ngelale said.
“He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country.”
According to the statement, Usman’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.
President Tinubu expects the new NAHCON chairman to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency and utmost fidelity to the nation.
Tinubu dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as NAHCON chairman and decided to appoint Professor Usman as his replacement.
