BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Abdullahi Usman as New NAHCON Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Jalal Arabi from his role as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jalal Arabi is currently facing a corruption case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the change on Monday, highlighting Professor Usman’s distinguished academic background from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University in Pakistan.

Professor Usman, who has extensive experience in Hajj operations, previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Pilgrims Board, overseeing the largest state pilgrim quota in Nigeria.

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The appointment of Professor Usman is pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Ngelale emphasized that President Tinubu expects the new Chairman to perform his duties with integrity, transparency, and dedication to the nation.

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