Nigeria’s President Appoints New Chairman for National Hajj Commission

The President has also directed the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to proceed on a 3-month pre-retirement leave as provided by the Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243, effective from October 18, 2023. Kunle Hassan’s pre-retirement leave will lead to his retirement from service on January 17, 2024. These directives were announced in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement further revealed that the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ahmad Arabi, will assume office in an acting capacity on October 18th, 2023, and will continue to serve in a substantive capacity for a fresh term of four years, starting from January 17, 2023.” The President has also approved the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON. President Tinubu expects that the new NAHCON leadership will serve with reverence for Allah and adhere to the principles of service as outlined in the Holy Qur’an.