Tinubu appoints boards, management teams for NAHCON, Christian pilgrims commission

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a management and board for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

The development came about three months after the president appointed Jalal Arabi as the chairman of the commission.

In a statement on Wednesday, Anjuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said the appointments are to ensure hitch-free and seamless hajj operations in 2024.

Members of the commission’s management are Aliu Abdulrazaq, commissioner, policy, personnel, and finance; Anofi Elegushi, commissioner for operations; and Abubakar Yagawal, commissioner for planning and research.

NAHCON’s board members are; Muhammad Umaru Ndagi (north-central), Abba Jato Kala (north-east), Muhammad Bin Othman (north-west), Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe (south-west), Aishat Obi Ahmed (south-east), Zainab Musa (south-south), Musa Inuwa Fodio (Jama’atul Nasril Islam), and Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola (Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs).

The president also appointed the board and management team of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC).

Members of the board are Aloche Adole (chairman), Stephen Adegbite (secretary), Omowumi Ogunlola (south-west), Clement Nweke (south-east), and Weli Wosu (south-south).

Others are Joseph Mamman (north-west), Toma Ragnjiya (north-east), Simon Dolly (north-central), and Raphael Nwankwo, representing the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The president urged the appointees to “consider their appointment as an opportunity to serve the nation”.