The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has screened the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The screening was conducted in Abuja last Tuesday.
During the session presided over by chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, members of the Committee expressed their confidence in Prof. Usman’s capacity to lead the commission during this pivotal period. The motion for his confirmation was brought by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero and seconded by Senator Shehu Buba Umar, highlighted Prof. Usman’s distinguished academic background and extensive leadership experience, describing him as an asset capable of elevating NAHCON’s mandate.
“There is no better person to lead NAHCON at this moment, given his extensive experience and a proven track record of service, honesty and integrity,” says Senator Aliero, emphasizing that Prof. Usman’s appointment is not only timely but also strategic for the future direction of Hajj management in Nigeria.
Upon his screening, Prof. Usman expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Nigerian hujjaj, pledging to engage all stakeholders proactively. “I am honoured by this trust and look forward to working collaboratively with the entire NAHCON team to fulfil the Commission’s mandate of providing efficient and effective services to the Nigerian pilgrims,” he stated.
Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman is renowned as an accomplished academician and seasoned administrator, whose career has been marked by a blend of scholarly excellence and public service.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious University of Madina, a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies from Peshawar University, Pakistan, and a Doctorate in Islamic Studies from Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
He was the chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board from 2019 to 2023, where he served for four years, overseeing several transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing Hajj operations and expanding the board’s outreach. Prof. Usman has served in various capacities, including Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, and as a Visiting Lecturer at Al-Wafaq International University College, Ghana.
