The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has approved the appointment of Alidu Shutti as the acting secretary of the commission.
The announcement was made on Wednesday through a statement by Fatima Usara, the Assistant Director of the Information and Publications Department of the commission.
Mr. Shutti succeeds Abdullahi Rabiu-Kontagora, who voluntarily resigned from the commission’s service on December 6, 2024.
Before his new appointment, Shutti served as the Director of Inspectorate and Compliance at NAHCON, a role he assumed in 2023. His appointment is expected to ensure continuity and efficiency in the commission’s operations as it prepares for upcoming hajj activities.
NAHCON has expressed confidence in Mr. Shutti’s ability to uphold the commission’s standards and deliver on its mandate.
The statement said, “Shutti has served the commission in various capacities from 2007 to date. A seasoned Hajj and Umrah administration and dedicated staff of NAHCON, he rose through the ranks from lower rungs of Civil Service cadre to the position of a director.
“He has also served as Head-Tour Operators Division, Assistant Director- Licensing Division, Deputy Director- States and Zones, Deputy Coordinator-Makkah Office (2022 & 2023) and counting.
“Shutti bagged academic qualifications including Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and a Diploma in Journalism as well. He gathered additional knowledge on Hajj from
attending related local and international seminars in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia among others.
“Having displayed a deep understanding of Hajj operations, Mr Shutti is perceived as possessing the requisite expertise to run the office of the acting secretary that will lead to a seamless and successful Hajj operation.”
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