
President Bola Tinubu
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM).
The appointments, which were announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, are subject to the confirmation of the individuals by the Nigerian Senate.
According to the statement, the Chairman of the Commission, Jalal Arabi, remains in the office as the chairman.
Ngelale added that the president approved the appointments to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations.
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.
Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)
1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance
2. Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations
3. Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning & Research
ZONAL REPRESENTATION
1. Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central
2. Abba Jato Kala — North East
3. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West
4. Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West
5. Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East
6. Zainab Musa — South South
7. Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam
8. Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
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