Tinubu Sacks Jalal Arabi, Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman of NAHCON.

Naija News reports that Jalal Arabi is currently defended himself against a case of corruption brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement to newsmen on Monday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the replacement of Arabi with Usman.

Professor Usman is a distinguished academic who has earned his credentials from two esteemed Islamic institutions: the University of Madinah and Peshawar University in Pakistan.

He is also well-grounded in Hajj operations, having served as the Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, and successfully superintended the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country.

The appointment is, however, subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.

Ngelale stated that President Tinubu expects the new Chairman of NAHCON to discharge his duties with integrity, transparency, and utmost fidelity to the nation.