NAHCON under Scrutiny Over Alleged Rule Violation and Strategic Manipulation By the Commissioner of Operations
Recent allegations emerging from within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have raised serious concerns about administrative conduct and adherence to due process, particularly involving Commissioner Elegushi.
Multiple internal sources allege that clear directives issued from the Office of the Vice President regarding personnel management have been disregarded, prompting growing unease among staff and stakeholders committed to institutional integrity.
According to these accounts, the commissioner is accused of retaining individuals who are no longer eligible for service, including retired staff and a former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, in direct contradiction to established civil service regulations and explicit instructions reportedly issued at the highest level of government.
Insiders describe this as a deliberate act that undermines both the authority of the Vice President and the rule-based governance framework guiding federal institutions.
Further compounding these concerns are claims that internal enforcement mechanisms have been compromised. Sources allege that the officer responsible for upholding personnel and financial management rules has failed to act, allegedly overlooking clear violations.
This perceived inaction has fueled suspicions of institutional capture and has intensified calls for urgent external oversight to prevent further erosion of accountability within the commission.
In addition, staff members allege that Commissioner Elegushi, who is widely believed to be positioning himself for the chairmanship of NAHCON, has begun exerting undue influence over key strategic postings. Of particular concern is the reported redeployment of Halidu Shutti as Director of Human Resources, a move insiders claim aligns with a broader effort to consolidate power within the commission and advance a narrow, divisive agenda that could undermine meritocracy and national balance.
In light of these troubling allegations, stakeholders are calling on the Office of the Vice President to urgently review the situation and intervene where necessary to safeguard institutional integrity, ensure compliance with federal directives, and reaffirm the principles of transparency and fairness.
It is only through decisive and impartial action that public confidence in NAHCON’s leadership and operations can be restored and protected.