President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), awaiting confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The appointments aim to ensure a smooth and efficient 2024 Hajj operation. The newly appointed officials include Jalal Arabi as Chairman (In Office), Aliu Abdulrazaq as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, & Finance, Prince Anofi Elegushi as Commissioner for Operations, and Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal as Commissioner for Planning & Research.
The zonal representation comprises Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi for North Central, Abba Jato Kala for North East, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman for North West, Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe for South West, Aishat Obi Ahmed for South East, Zainab Musa for South South, Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio representing Jama’atul Nasril Islam, and Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola representing the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
President Tinubu has urged the appointees to commit themselves to enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of the National Hajj Commission to better serve the needs of Nigerians.
