Chairman and Chief Executive of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has approved the appointment of Alidu Shutti as acting secretary of the commission with immediate effect.
Gatekeepers News reports that a statement by the NAHCON assistant director, Information and Publications Division, Hajiya Fatima Sanda Usara, Wednesday, said the appointment follows the voluntary retirement of Dr Abdullahi Rabi’u Kontagora on 6th of December, 2024.
Before the new appointment, Shutti has been Director, Inspectorate and Compliance in NAHCON since 2023.
Shutti will hold the acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive secretary to the commission.
He has served the commission in various capacities from 2007 to date.
A seasoned Hajj and Umrah administration and dedicated staff of NAHCON, he rose through the ranks from lower rungs of civil service cadre to become a director.
He has served as Head- Tour Operators Division, Assistant Director- Licensing Division, Deputy Director- States and Zones, Deputy Coordinator Makkah office (2022 & 2023) and counting.
Shutti bagged academic qualifications including Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and a Diploma in Journalism as well.
