The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appointed Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali as the new Secretary of the Commission. His appointment followed the voluntary resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Rabi’u Kontagora after which Alhaji Alidu Shutti took over in an acting capacity.
This was contained in a statement issued by a Principal Information Officer, NAH ON, Shafii Sani Mohammed.
The statement says Dr. Ali’s emergence followed his fulfillment of the requirements advertised by the Commission on its website and some other media channels as the appointment was subsequently endorsed by the 5th Board of the Commission at its meeting held on 26th February 2025 in accordance with Section 8 of the NAHCON Establishment Act (2006).
“This appointment assures that North East is represented in the NAHCON Board” the statement noted.
“His experience as former Executive Secretary of Borno state Pilgrims Board was an added advantage”.
Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali hails from Yerwa, Maiduguri, the Borno State, and will serve for a four-year renewable tenure.
He holds a Doctorate and Master’s degree both in Islamic Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Administration, a Diploma in Computer Application and Internet, and an Executive Life Manager Certificate among other qualifications.
Dr. Muhammad attended the University of Maiduguri, Bayero University Kano and the University College for Islamic Call, Tripoli, Libya where he excelled in his field of studies.
Other institutions he attended include Administrative Staff College Lagos, Yaysib Computer Institute and Elkanemi College of Islamic Theology Maiduguri to mention a few.
His working experience spans decades among which are Director Centre for Kanuri Ajami and Qur`anic Studies; Borno State University; Chairman Care-taker Management Committee, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council Borno State; Deputy Provost, Muhammad Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Dr. Muhammad Ali’s responsibilities as new Secretary of the Commission include keeping records, conducting correspondences, and serving as Secretary at all meetings of the Commission among others.
