For many Nigerian pilgrims, the Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey, supported by a complex system of planning, funding, logistics, and trust that has recently been unsettled by leadership crises at NAHCON. 

With the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, expectations are high as he steps into an institution marked by allegations of mismanagement, frequent leadership changes, and intense public scrutiny. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the challenges before the new NAHCON chairman, what past experiences reveal, and what lies ahead.