Nigerian President Tinubu appoints Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman as acting NAHCON Chairman, replacing Jalal Arabi due to financial misconduct.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the acting Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) pending Senate confirmation, following the removal of Jalal Arabi for financial misconduct. NAHCON is preparing for the 2025 Hajj with a retained allocation of 95,000 pilgrims, while addressing concerns over pilgrim services and pending funds with travel agents. Vaccinations for yellow fever, COVID-19, and meningitis will be required for participants.
September 07, 2024
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