NAHCON Gets New Chairman As Ganduje Congratulates Prof Abdullahi Saleh On Appointment

Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has been appointment as the new Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

Professor Usman appointment was made known in a release issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity , Chief Ajuri Ngelale following the relief of the former Chairman of the Commission, Jalal Arabi .

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 Welfare Board .

The appointment according to the release is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Meanwhile, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress ( APC) , Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Prof . Usman on his new appointment.

Ganduje, while receiving the NAHCON boss on Tuesday , expressed optimistic that Prof. Usman will bring his wealth of experience to bear in taking the commission to a greater height.