Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama announced a total of 210 officials for its 2026–2031 organizational period, marking an increase of 21 individuals compared to the previous 189-member roster for the 2021–2026 term. The expanded leadership structure was publicly read by Katib Aam PBNU Prof Mohammad Nuh at the PBNU Building in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Did You Know? Prof H Ainun Na’im, who was appointed as the General Treasurer of PBNU for the 2026–2031 period, previously served as the Chair of the Nahdlatul Ulama Higher Education Board (LPTNU) for the 2022–2027 term after being confirmed at Pesantren Cipasung, Tasikmalaya, on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Leadership Expansion and Balance Across Generations
Ketua Umum PBNU Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, also known as Gus Kikin, stated during the announcement that the larger roster is intended to ensure equitable representation across the organization. He explained that the new composition brings together figures from early to recent generations as well as representatives from various internal bodies and youth organizations.
According to Gus Kikin, the leadership team balances members from internal groups such as IPNU, IPPNU, and Ansor alongside other institutional elements. This structure incorporates 210 total administrators divided across several organizational tiers, including Mustasyar, Syuriyah, A’wan, and Tanfidziyah.
Key Appointments in the 2026–2031 Roster
Among the prominent appointments is Prof H Ainun Na’im, an accounting professor from Universitas Gadjah Mada born in Kediri on December 4, 1960, who takes on the role of General Treasurer. Other key positions filled during the announcement include Gudfan Arif, also known as Gus Gudfan, serving as Secretary-General, and KH Miftachul Akhyar as Rais Aam.
Additional leadership roles span multiple regional and organizational backgrounds. Dr H Juri Ardiantoro, a former leader of GP Ansor DKI Jakarta, was appointed as Vice General Chairman. Meanwhile, figures from various prominent pesantren in Jombang, such as KH Irfan Yusuf Hasyim from Tebuireng and H Nur Hidayat from Seblak who serves as Deputy Secretary-General, also hold positions within the new structure.
From the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas environment, KH M Hasib Wahab is Ketua, while Nyai Hj Mahfudhoh Wahab and Nyai Hj Chizbiyah Wahab are in the Mustasyar tier; all three are children of NU founder KH Abdul Wahab Chasbullah. Also from Tambakberas are KH Abdurrozaq Sholeh, KH Abdulloh Rif’an Nashir, and KH Abd Lathif Malik, who serve as Katib. Other Jombang appointments include Rais PBNU KH Afifuddin Dimyathi from Darul Ulum Rejoso, A’wan PBNU KH Abdussalam Shohib from Mambaul Ma’arif Denanyar, and treasurer Aris Ariyanto from Peterongan.
The roster also includes figures from Jakarta, such as Prof KH Asrorun Ni’am Sholeh and KH Zulfa Mustofa in the Rais Syuriyah tier, and Mustasyar Nyai Hj Hizbiyah Rochim. KH Muhammad Faiz Syukron Ma’mun, the MUI DKI Jakarta Chairman, is a Vice General Chairman. H Nusron Wahid and H Endin AJ Soefihara serve as A’wan PBNU.
Gus Kikin, the head of Pondok Pesantren Tebuireng, was previously elected as General Chairman during the 35th NU Congress held at Pondok Pesantren Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas, Jombang, from August 27 to 31, 2026.
Next Steps for Regional Leadership Transitions
The formation of the central leadership team coincides with ongoing administrative updates at the regional level, notably within PWNU DKI Jakarta. The current regional term for PWNU DKI Jakarta has been officially extended through December 4, 2026.
Regional administrators are currently preparing for the upcoming Konferensi Wilayah (Konferwil) XXI, which is scheduled to take place in November 2026. This upcoming forum will facilitate the transition of regional leadership for the subsequent term as central and local bodies align their schedules.
Prof Mohammad Nuh Announces New PBNU Leadership Structure
Who announced the new PBNU leadership structure for 2026–2031?
The organizational structure was read by Katib Aam PBNU Prof Mohammad Nuh at the PBNU Building in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How many officials make up the new PBNU administrative body?
The newly announced structure comprises 210 officials, representing an increase of 21 members from the 189 administrators who served during the 2021–2026 period.
What position does Prof H Ainun Na’im hold in the new administration?
Prof H Ainun Na’im serves as the General Treasurer of PBNU for the 2026–2031 term, drawing on his background as an accounting professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada and former head of LPTNU.
How will the expanded 210-member administrative body impact the daily operations and regional coordination of Nahdlatul Ulama over the next five years?
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