The Board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, passing a vote of no confidence in the Chairman of the Commission, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, and unanimously recommending his removal from office.
In the letter addressed to the President in Tuesday, the Board expressed deep concern over what it described as persistent leadership failures, administrative breakdowns, and actions that have allegedly undermined the functioning of the Commission.
According to the Board, the situation within NAHCON has deteriorated to a level that now poses a serious threat to the successful planning and execution of the 2026 Hajj operations.
Members warned that unless urgent corrective measures are taken, Nigeria risks a systemic collapse of its Hajj management framework.
The Board’s resolution followed internal deliberations during which members reportedly reached a unanimous decision that confidence in the Chairman’s leadership had been irreparably lost.
The letter also emphasized that the recommendation for removal was made in the interest of safeguarding national responsibility to Nigerian pilgrims and preserving the integrity of the Commission.
NAHCON is statutorily responsible for the regulation, coordination, and supervision of Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria.
The Board noted that effective leadership is critical, especially as preparations for subsequent Hajj exercises typically commence years in advance.
