He attended Government Secondary School Maiduguri and School of Nursing Maiduguri, where he obtained a General Nursing Certificate. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDM) with Credit from Bayero University Kano, he also holds a Diploma in Health Administration and Management (DHAM) with Credit from University of Benin and an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) with Distinction from University of Maiduguri,
He was Executive Secretary Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (2004-2007 and 2016-2019), Special Adviser Multi-Lateral Affairs and State Liaison Office Abuja (2010-2011), Special Adviser Hajj Affairs and State Liaison Office Abuja (2010), Senior Special Assistant I/C of State Liaison Office Abuja (2010), Permanent Secretary Multi-Lateral Affairs and State Liaison office Abuja (2008-2009).
He is an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and also a registered Nurse, he is happily married with children.
He has won several awards while serving as the Executive Secretary in Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. He is currently the holder of the traditional title of the Waziri of Hardawa.
Usman Aliyu Shamaki
Head, Inspectorate and Compliance
Usman Aliyu Shamaki was born in the 60’s. He attended University of Maiduguri where he obtained his LLB in Sharia Law. He began his civil service carrier with the Commission then known as Directorate of pilgrims in 1992 as a Pilgrims Officer raising through ranks to become Assistant Director (Admin) in the Commission. He has served in different departments and units of the Commission. The officer was once an attaché at the Nigeria Embassy, Saudi Arabia, in charge of Hajj. He has attended National and International conferences on Hajj matters.
Functions of the Division:
The functions of the division among others are as follows:
- Ensuring Compliance of organisations with the policies of National Hajj Commission, Federal Government and the Saudi authorities.
- Settling of disputes arising from Hajj and Umrah operations.
- Inspection of offices of tour operators in Nigeria, State Pilgrims Accommodation, Catering Services to the Pilgrims and Tour Operator’s accommodation in Makkah and Madina
Alidu Shutti
Head, States & Zonal Coordination
Born in late 60’s. He attended University of Ilorin to obtain B.Art Islamic studies and MPA. He has over 19 years working experience in public organizations.
Experience: He worked as a producer at Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) Oshogbo from 1997 to 2011. He joined National Hajj Commission in 2011. He initially worked in the office that liaises with States Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards across the Federation and NAHCON zonal offices. He has also headed the Tour Operators and Licensing divisions within the department before being deployed to his present post . He has attended seminars, workshop, conferences Nationally and Internationally on hajj and umrah matters.
Ibrahim Idris Mahmud
Head, Tour Operators Division
Ibrahim Idris Mahmud was born on 31st October, 1969. His educational qualification includes B.Ed in Arabic, PGD in International Relations & Diplomacy, and MPA. He is happily married with kids.
Functions of the Division:
• Regulates and monitor the activities of registered Tour Operator Companies (Travelling Agencies)
• Registration of Tour Operator companies
• To pre-qualify those companies who have met the Commission’s set standard before issuance of license
• Coordination and monitoring of Umrah and Hajj activities of the Licensed Tour operator companies both onshore and offshore
Mohammed Goni Sanda
Head – Aviation Division
The unit is responsible for Schedule of Flights and General aviation matter for the Hajj operations.
Functions of the Division:
- To organize and process the conduct of the screening exercise of Air Carriers and Cargo Companies for Hajj operation.
- To inspect various Airport for the Airlift of Pilgrims during Hajj Operations.
- To inspect the Aircraft provided by the Air Carriers and their Catering Services in conjunction with NCAA for approval.
- To enlighten and monitor the Airlift of pilgrims both onshore and offshore.