JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Ismail Yusuf as new NAHCON chairman

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, February 11, nominated Ismail Yusuf as the brand new chairman and Chief Government Officer of the Nationwide Hajj Fee (NAHCON).

Yusuf’s appointment follows the resignation of Abdullahi Usman who resigned from the identical place final week.

Usman had introduced his resignation stating that he resigned as Chairman and CEO of the fee due to private causes.

He additionally stated that his resignation adopted prayers and consultations with members of his household.

Nevertheless, in an announcement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the particular adviser to the president on data and technique, Yusuf’s appointment is topic to approval by the Nigerian Senate.

He additionally famous that the president has written to the Senate President requesting a speedy affirmation of the nominee for the place.

Onanugam’s phrases, “The appointment is topic to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of part 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006.”

“President Tinubu despatched a letter as we speak to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, requesting the expeditious affirmation of Ambassador Yusuf to interchange Professor Abdullahi Usman, who resigned this week, after about 14 months within the put up.

“Ambassador Yusuf is a seasoned Nigerian profession diplomat who served because the Nigerian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Türkiye from 2021 to 2024,” Onanuga stated