Breaking: Chairman of Hajj Commission Suddenly Resigns
- Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, resigned from his position
- Sarkin Alhazai addressed his resignation letter to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government but gave no reason for leaving
- His exit makes him the third political appointee under Governor Dikko Radda to leave office in recent days
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The Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, has stepped down from his role, becoming the third appointee of the Governor Dikko Umar Radda administration to exit office in quick succession.
Sarkin Alhazai communicated his decision through a formal letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government. He offered no explanation for his departure.
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Sarkin Alhazai's tenure at the board
According to Daily Trust, Governor Radda had appointed Sarkin Alhazai to lead the board in 2023. In his resignation letter, the chairman reflected on his time in the role with appreciation rather than grievance, describing the position as one that gave him the chance to dedicate himself to public service.
He used the letter to thank Governor Radda for entrusting him with the appointment, and separately acknowledged the support he received from the Secretary to the State Government, members of the State Executive Council, staff of the Pilgrims Welfare Board, and other stakeholders throughout his time in office.
Third Radda appointee to leave in recent days
The resignation adds to a pattern of departures from the Radda administration, with Sarkin Alhazai's exit coming shortly after two other political appointees left their positions. No details about those earlier departures or any link between the three resignations were disclosed.
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Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria's request
Legit.ng earlier reported that Saudi Arabia turned down Nigeria's formal request for more Hajj slots, leaving the country's 2027 allocation unchanged.
NAHCON confirmed Nigeria's total approved quota stands at 50,000 slots split between government pilgrims and licensed tour operators.
NAHCON chairman warned that the September 26, 2026 deadline for uploading pilgrim data is firm, with no extensions allowed.
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