NAHCON announces shake-up in workforce, returns pool officers to MDAs

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a slight restructuring within its workforce, a move it says is designed to eliminate redundancy and strengthen service delivery.

The Commission made this known in a statement on Friday by its Deputy Director and spokesperson,  Fatima Usara, following the resolution of its Board during its 14th meeting held between Aug. 26 and 27, 2025.

“Hence, in line with the Board’s resolve, the Commission’s executive arm has effected the reposting of pool officers back to their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies with immediate effect.

“Accordingly, the affected officers were issued with letters on Sept. 4, 2025.

“The Board’s decision was taken primarily to eliminate redundancy and reposition the Commission for enhanced effective and efficient service delivery,” Usara explained.

She added that the changes were also aimed at motivating employees towards improved performance.

“To support the ongoing reforms, the Board approved the promotion of some deserving officers.

“It also approved Capacity Building Programmes for the entire staff aimed at equipping employees with requisite skills to achieve the organisational objectives of the Commission.”

Usara further quoted NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, as assuring that the current Board would remain committed to building “an effective and resilient workforce dedicated to fulfilling NAHCON’s statutory responsibilities in the service of Nigerian pilgrims.”

“Similarly, NAHCON will continue to introduce other reforms for enhanced productivity,” she added.