The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Sheikh Abdullahi Pakistan, has resigned. Gathered that Sheikh Pakistan resigned on Monday, February 9, 2026...READ FULL; ORIGINAL POST; FROM SOURCE.
While the reason for his resignation is yet to be known as of press time, it comes amid alleged multi-billion naira fraud against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In October 2025, he was grilled by the anti-graft agency over alleged diversion and misappropriation of over N50 billion
Specific allegations include the unauthorised use of N25 billion for Masha’ir tents, N7.9 billion for contingency housing, and N1.6 billion in travel expenses for spouses of officials.
Pakistan was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024, replacing Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi.
He is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan.
He has earlier served as Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Board, successfully overseeing the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country.
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