By Musa Baba Adamu
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appointed Alhaji Alidu Shutti as Secretary of the Commission in acting capacity.
The appointment followed the resignation of voluntary resignation on the 6th December of Dr Abdullahi Rabiu Kontagora.
According to a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division, on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, the appointment is with immediate effect.
The statement said: “Before the new appointment, Alhaji Shutti has been Director Inspectorate and Compliance in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) since 2023.
“Alhaji Shutti has served the Commission in various capacities from 2007 to date.”
Described as a seasoned Hajj and Umrah Administor, the new acting Secretary is said to be a dedicated staff of the Commission who he rose through the ranks to become a Director.
“He has served as Head- Tour Operators Division, Assistant Director- Licensing Division, Deputy Director- States and Zones, Deputy Coordinator, Makkah Office (2022 & 2023) and counting.
The statement added that Alhaji Shutti who is to serve in acting capacity pending the appointment of the substantive secretary bagged Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and a Diploma in Journalism as well.
“He ganered 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, Alhaji Shutti possess the requisite expertise to run the office of Secretary that will lead to a seamless and successful Hajj operation.”
