New NAHCON Secretary urged to treat position as divine trust

The newly appointed Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Dr. Mustapha Ali, has been urged to see his role as a divine trust and a sacred responsibility to serve the Muslim community with integrity and dedication.

Officials of the commission made the call at a formal welcoming ceremony held in his honour at the Hajj house in Abuja.

Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman while expressing gratitude to Allah for making it possible to appoint a Secretary to the Commission, acknowledged the rigorous process involved.

He welcomed Ali, stressing the crucial role he would play in addressing the Commission’s needs.
The NAHCON Chairman observed Ali’s extensive experience, particularly in the Hajj industry, and his proficiency in the Arabic language, which he said would be essential for his duties in Saudi Arabia.

Usman expressed confidence in the new secretary’s capabilities, while also assuring him of the full cooperation of the Commission.

He urged him to work diligently to enhance the Commission’s operations.
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During the occasion, Director in Charge of Administration, Bukar Babagana, provided an overview of the responsibilities associated with the Secretary’s position.

He explained that the selection process was rigorous, with 19 applicants screened, while Ali emerged as the top candidate.

The Secretary’s role, Babagana explained to involved serving as the Secretary of both the Executive Committee (Exco) and the Board.
He also said the secretary is expected to oversee the Secretariat, both locally and offshore during Hajj operations.

The director maintained that the position is highly demanding but expressed confidence in Ali’s ability to perform his duties effectively.

Speaking, Commissioner Abba Jato Kala, representing the Northeast, described
the secretary is an accomplished individual with experience in politics, administration, and academia.

Ali previously served as a lecturer, head of departments, and a member of Borno State University.

While encouraging the new secretary to view the Commission as a family working for the sake of Allah, Kala assured him of the dedication and support of the Commission’s staff in fulfilling the responsibilities of his office.

Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, and Finance, Aliu Abdulrazaq, praised the Commission for maintaining high operational standards, expressing confidence that Ali’s appointment would further strengthen the organization.

He encouraged the new Secretary to embrace his role as an act of ibadah (worship) and a trust (amana) from Allah.

He advised him to approach his duties with sincerity and dedication while assuring him of the unwavering support of the Commission’s staff.

On his part, Ali expressed gratitude for his appointment and acknowledged the warm welcome from the Commission.

He recalled his previous involvement with the Commission in managing Hajj operations, saying his new position requires collaborative effort and input from all levels of staff.
Ali assured the Chairman and Commissioners of his commitment, diligence, and dedication to his duties.

He applauded everyone who played a role in his appointment and prayed for Allah’s guidance in fulfilling his responsibilities.