President Bola Tinubu has submitted nominations for the leadership of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) to the Senate for confirmation. The announcement, conveyed through a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpiabio and read during a plenary session in Abuja, listed the nominees for key positions of the commission.
The letter, which cited provisions of the National Hajj Commission Act 2006, outlined the proposed appointments as follows:
– Jalal Alabi for Chairman
– Aliyu Abdulrazaq for Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, and Finance
– Mr. Anofi Elegushi for Commissioner of Operations
– Prof. Abubakar Yagawal for Commissioner of Planning and Research
Acknowledging the importance of adherence to the Act, Senate President Akpiabio underscored the requirement for commission members to represent all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. He indicated that further communication with the President’s Chief of Staff would be initiated to ensure compliance with this provision.
Subsequently, the Senate referred President Tinubu’s request to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for meticulous examination and legislative recommendations.
The committee has been tasked with providing a comprehensive report within 10 days, ensuring that the nominees meet the necessary criteria and represent the diversity of Nigeria’s regions.
