President Tinubu Appoints Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman as Chairman NAHCON


President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), according to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) on August 19, 2024.

He said, ‘’Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence: the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan.’’

Furthermore, Chief Ajuri Ngelale added that ’Professor Usman 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.

He noted that the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. ‘‘The President expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the nation.’’

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