Zulum approves appointment of executive chairman, members of State Hajj Commission

Zulum approves appointment of executive chairman, members of State Hajj Commission

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of key officials for the newly established Borno State Hajj Commission.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the governor stated that Alhaji Mohammed Dawule Mainok has been appointed as the Executive Chairman, with Honourable Haruna Kukawa serving as the Vice Chairman of the Commission.

Prior to their appointments, Alhaji Dawule Mainok served as the former acting Executive Secretary of the defunct Borno State Pilgrims Welfare Board, while Honourable Kukawa was a former member of Borno State House of Assembly, representing Kukawa.

In addition, the governor also appointed Honourable Abatcha Umar and Alhaji Haruna Mari as full-time members, with Mohammed Ali Ahmed appointed as secretary.

The appointments of the Executive Chairman and the three full-time members are in accordance with Section 4(a), (b), (c), and Section 5 of Borno State Hajj Commission Law 2024, and are subject to confirmation by the State Assembly.

Governor Zulum also approved the appointment of six part-time members to the Commission, namely: Sheikh Abubakar Kyari, Khallifa Abba Allamin Banki, Barrister Ahmed Abdulkadir, Sheikh Gambo Kyari, Hajja Safiya Lawan Ibrahim, and Alhaji Yusuf Ali.

The chairman and members of the commission will serve for an initial term of four years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further four-year term.

The statement further noted that the commission will operate under the office of the Deputy Governor to ensure effective monitoring and supervision.

Zulum approves appointment of executive chairman, members of State Hajj Commission