President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM).

The nomination by the President is however subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

While President Tinubu re-appointed Jalal Arabi as Chairman of the board, Aliu Abdulrazaq, Prince Anofi Elegushi and Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal were appointed as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, & Finance; Commissioner for Operations and Commissioner for Planning & Research respectively.

Others who were appointed as Zonal Representatives include Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi (North Central), Abba Jato Kala (North Eas), Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman (North West) and Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe (South West)

The remaining are Aishat Obi Ahmed (South East), Zainab Musa (South South), Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio (Jama’atul Nasril Islam) and Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola (Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs).

According to Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media Publicity to the President, Tinubu made the appointments in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations.

“The President mandates the appointees to dedicate themselves to the task of ensuring that operations of the National Hajj Commission are more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of Nigerians,” the statement added.