In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to proceed on a three-month pre-retirement leave in accordance with Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243. The leave will be effective from October 18, 2023, leading to Hassan’s eventual retirement on January 17, 2023.
As part of the transition, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON. Arabi is appointed for a term of four years initially. According to the statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Arabi will assume office in an acting capacity on October 18, 2023, and subsequently serve in a substantive capacity for a fresh term of four years starting from January 17, 2023.
In addition to the leadership changes, President Tinubu has sanctioned the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON. The President’s expectations are that the new leadership of NAHCON will operate with reverence for Allah and adhere to the principles of service as outlined in the Holy Qur’an.
This development marks a significant transition in the leadership of NAHCON, and the newly appointed chairman is expected to bring his experience and expertise to the role, serving the interests of the commission and the public.
