By Rasheeda Yahaya
The Nigerian Senate is set to confirm the appointment of Mallam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, his three commissioners and 6 board members 10 days from today.
This was made known in a letter from President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, seeking the confirmation of Mallam Jalal Arabi as the new NAHCON Chairman/CEO as well as the three commissioners and board members.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during the plenary session on Tuesday 13th February 2024.
The letter reads:
“By the National Hajj Commission Act, 2006, I am pleased to present to you for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of the under-listed persons as Chairman and members of the National Hajj Commission.
“Jalal Arabi as chairman, Aliyu Abdulrazaq, Commissioner, Policy Personnel and Finance, Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations and Prof. Abubakar Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning and Research.
“While hoping that the request will receive the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept the distinguished Senate President, the assurance of my highest regards.”
The Senate President Godswill Akpabio after reading the letter has referred the clerk to the office of the Chief of staff to the president for the authentication of the names of 6 members from the six geopolitical zones to enable the confirmation.
The letter has also been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for deliberation, to report back to the Senate president in ten days.