The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, has resigned from his role following a period of significant internal strife and controversy.
Confirming the news late Monday night, his media assistant, Ahmed Muazu, stated, “Yes, the chairman has resigned. That’s all I can confirm for now.”
Prof. Usman was appointed in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu to replace Jalal Arabi, who was removed during a probe into the 2024 Hajj funds. However, Usman’s own leadership proved turbulent.
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His oversight of the 2025 Hajj was marred by claims of administrative failure and financial mismanagement, which triggered severe friction within the commission.
The crisis reached a peak in January 2026, when several commissioners filed a petition with President Tinubu, passing a vote of no confidence in Usman.
The petition specifically accused him of “leadership failure” and “poor administrative conduct,” effectively paralyzing the agency’s leadership.
Despite a high-level reconciliation attempt led by Vice President Kashim Shettima about two weeks ago, tensions remained high.
Prof. Usman’s departure comes at a critical time, leaving a leadership vacuum just four months before the start of the 2026 Hajj operations.
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