..Hajj Commission Board and management team too
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine qualified Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC).
The appointees are:
Col. Aloche Adole — Chairman, and Dr. Stephen Adegbite as Secretary.
Other members are Omowumi Ogunlola —
South West, Clement Nweke — South East,
Prince Weli Wosu — South South, Joseph Mamman — North West, Dr. Toma Hamidu Ragnjiya — North East, Dr. Simon Dolly — Member, North Central, and Bishop Raphael Nwankwo — Representative, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
Ina statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President charged the new appointees to consider their appointment as an opportunity to serve the nation and, as such, wholly commit themselves to this important purpose.
In a related development, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
The President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed the following persons to the Board of NAHCOM:
*Jalal Arabi* — Chairman (In Office)
1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, and Finance
Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations, Abubakar Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning and Research.
Zonal Representation:
Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central, Abba Jato Kala — North East, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West, Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West, Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East, Zainab Musa — South South, Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam, Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
The President mandated the appointees to dedicate themselves to the task of ensuring that operations of the National Hajj Commission are more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of Nigerians.