NAHCON Chairman Abdullahi Usman Resigns [DETAILS]

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has resigned from his position.

A staff member of the commission disclosed that the resignation followed a petition submitted by the NAHCON board to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking his removal over alleged abuses and misconduct.

“Yes, he was forced to resign by the presidency following the petition against him. The commission has faced several controversies since his appointment, and the presidency is expected to announce a replacement soon,” the source said.

Accoding to reports, Professor Usman’s last official engagement took place last week, when he received Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.

The petition, dated 19 January 2026 and signed by all 11 members of the NAHCON board, was titled Vote of No Confidence in the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman.

According to the document, the board’s decision followed prolonged internal assessments and repeated attempts at corrective engagement, noting that persistent leadership failures had undermined the commission’s credibility, stability, and operational effectiveness.

The petition accused the chairman of financial indiscipline, lack of transparency, and repeatedly approving expenditures and awarding contracts without board approval, often exceeding approved budgetary limits.

“These actions constitute grave breaches of financial governance and are compounded by the fact that the chairman is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),” the petition stated.

It further alleged that Professor Usman awarded Hajj-related contracts in violation of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Act and established due process, thereby undermining transparency, fairness, and value for money, while exposing the commission to legal, financial, and reputational risks.

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