UPDATE: Vice President Directs NAHCON Board to Resolve Internal Disputes, Align Operations
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has directed the leadership of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to immediately de-escalate internal disagreements and operate in full alignment, as part of efforts to safeguard effective Hajj administration.
Sources familiar with the closed-door meeting revealed that the Vice President used the engagement to deliver a clear governance signal, urging the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, and members of the Commission’s Board to resolve their differences amicably and close ranks in the national interest.
According to the sources, Shettima stressed that sustained internal discord within the Commission could undermine operational efficiency and pose risks to ongoing preparations for upcoming Hajj exercises.
He reportedly emphasized the need for institutional cohesion, disciplined leadership, and collective responsibility, noting that NAHCON’s mandate requires unified action rather than factional posturing.
The intervention follows the Vice President’s earlier summons of the NAHCON Chairman and all Board members for an urgent meeting, a development that had sparked heightened attention across the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem.
The summons, which took place on Wednesday, January 28, signaled increased executive oversight of the Commission at a critical phase of Hajj planning.
While official details of the meeting were not publicly disclosed, insiders confirmed that the focus was squarely on stabilizing the Commission’s internal governance framework and ensuring that administrative distractions do not derail service delivery.
Stakeholders view the Vice President’s directive as a strategic move to reset the Commission’s internal dynamics and reinforce accountability ahead of time-sensitive Hajj operations, which require seamless coordination with state pilgrims’ boards, service providers, and Saudi authorities.
