JUST-IN: Tinubu names Prof Abdullahi Saleh as Executive Chairman of 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).

Professor Usman, a distinguished scholar, holds qualifications from two esteemed Islamic institutions – the University of Madinah and Peshawar University in Pakistan.

His extensive experience in Hajj operations includes his tenure as Chairman of the Kano State Pilgrims Board, where he successfully managed the largest quota of state pilgrims in Nigeria.

A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), on Monday, August 19, 2024, said 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”, the statement added