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.
