Hajj Gazette hails Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf’s appointment as NAHCON Chairman

Hajj Gazette hails Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf’s appointment as NAHCON Chairman

The Management of Hajj Gazette News and Current Affairs Magazine extends its warm congratulations to Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf on his appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amb. Yusuf, underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening institutional leadership within the Hajj management framework.

According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President has formally transmitted the nomination to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for expeditious confirmation in accordance with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2026.

Amb. Yusuf’s nomination comes at a critical juncture for the Commission, as preparations for the forthcoming Hajj operations demand strategic coordination, transparency, and administrative efficiency.

His diplomatic background and public service experience position him to provide the leadership required to consolidate reforms and enhance service delivery to Nigerian pilgrims.

Hajj Gazette expresses confidence that, upon confirmation, Amb. Yusuf would deploy his expertise to strengthen stakeholder collaboration, uphold regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence within NAHCON.

Hajj Gazette hails Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf’s appointment as NAHCON Chairman