IHR commends NAHCON for appointing acting secretary from within
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organization focused on the Hajj and Umrah industry, has praised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for appointing an acting secretary from its internal ranks.
NAHCON recently announced Alhaji Alidu Shutti as the acting secretary, following the resignation of Abdullahi Kontagora. The decision has been lauded as a positive step towards leveraging the expertise of existing staff members.
In a statement issued on Thursday, IHR expressed satisfaction with the internal appointment, highlighting its longstanding advocacy for promoting staff from within the commission.
“We have always advocated for looking inwards whenever there is a vacancy within the commission because we believe the staff are better placed to serve better owing to their wealth of experience. Hajj being a highly technical and unique exercise requires people with practical on-field experience to steer it successfully,” the statement read.
The organization further emphasized the significance of Shutti’s appointment, describing him as a seasoned professional who has risen through the ranks within NAHCON.
“We are particularly delighted in Alidu Shutti’s choice because of his wealth of experience. He has shown remarkable abilities in all the positions he has held in NAHCON to date,” said Ibrahim Mohammed, the National Coordinator of IHR.
The CSO added that such internal promotions would motivate staff members by demonstrating opportunities for career progression within the commission.
IHR also urged Shutti to meet the expectations of NAHCON’s leadership and the broader Hajj and Umrah industry stakeholders.
