A new Secretary to National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been appointed. He is Dr Rabi’u Abdullahi Kontagora.
Dr Kontagora emerged successful out of over 400 applicants.
He will assume office in November 2021. An indigene of Niger state, the new appointee holds a doctorate in International Relations from University of Abuja after bagging an MSc. in same field, same University. His first degree was in Political Science, University of Abuja and holds an NCE certificate in English/Government from Federal College of Education, Kontagora.
The new Secretary is an author of 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. Dr. Kontagora wrote his dissertation on the topic, Nigeria-Saudi Arabia Relations: A Focus on the Activities of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
Before his appointment, Dr Rabi’u Kontagora had served in the FCT/Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board in various capacities from 1995 to date. He speaks Hausa, Arabic, and English languages.