National Hajj Commission Gets New Secretary

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: October 30, 2021 | 6:05 PM

The National Hajj Commsion of Nigeria has appointed Dr Rabi’u Abdullahi Kontagora as the new Secretary of the Commission.

A statement signed by NAHCON Head of Public affairs Fatima Sanda usara, said the new secretary was selected after a rigorous screening of 448 candidates handled by an independent group of consultants.

Dr Kontagora an indigene of Niger state, holds a Masters and Phd in International Relations from University of Abuja in Nigeria.

He has authored several books and academic papers among which are Manners and Morals During and After Hajj; Hajj Administration and Planning in Nigeria: A Case Study of FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.

The statement added that Dr Rabi’u Kontagora who speaks Hausa, English and Arabic languages, had served in the FCT/Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board in various capacities from 1995 to date.

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National Hajj Commission Gets New Secretary

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