Tinubu Appoints Hajj Commission Board, Management Team

Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

A statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed the following persons to the Board of NAHCOM:

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 — North East
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 mandated 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.