President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Vice President’s office.
This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the director information in the Vice President Office, Olusola Abiola.
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The president also approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the VP’s office.
The decision was in line with their establishment laws.
Before this decision, NAHCON was reporting to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), while NEMA was domiciled at the newly created Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs.
It can be recalled that NAHCON was domiciled at the Presidency.
Below is the statement:
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RETURN OF NEMA, HAJJ COMMISSION TO VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision, in compliance with their various establishment Acts.
The President has also approved a formal structure for the Office of the Vice President as well as an appropriate number of technical and administrative aides that will work with the Vice President in the discharge of his responsibilities.
Olusola Abiola
Director, Information
Office of the Vice President
20th June 2023
