Tinubu replaces Arabi with Usman as NAHCON chairman

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

He succeeds Jalal Ahmad Arabi who was appointed acting chairman in October last year.

Even though no reason was given for his removal, his conduct of the last Hajj has been the subject of investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

A statement issued on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) informed that Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence – the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan.

He 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.

The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The statement said that the President expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the nation.