Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board Expands Roster to 210 Officials for 2026–2031 Term
The Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama officially established its new central board lineup for the 2026–2031 term, expanding its roster to 210 active administrators to ensure broader generational and organizational representation. Announced on September 30, 2026, and officially taking effect through September 30, 2031, the updated structure follows the 35th NU Congress held at the Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Tambakberas, Jombang, East Java.
According to NU Online Jobs, the newly formalized decree—numbered 2/PB.01/A.II.01.01/99/09/2026—carries signatures from top organizational leaders, including Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar, Katib Aam Prof Muhammad Nuh, Ketum KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, and Secretary-General H Gudfan Arif. The current count of 210 officials marks an increase from the 189 members who served during the previous 2021–2026 period.
Cabinet Ministers and Notable Figures Join the Central Board
In its comprehensive reporting on the leadership unveiling at the PBNU building in Jakarta, Kompas.id noted that Ketum KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz—widely known as Gus Kikin—deliberately incorporated cabinet ministers, former vice presidents, and veteran national figures into the administrative framework. Prominent figures from the Red and White Cabinet joining the ranks include Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, who transitions from his former role as PBNU Secretary-General to serve as Vice Chairman, alongside Deputy Minister of State Secretariat Juri Ardiantoro, who takes on a matching Vice Chairman post.
Kompas.id further reported that Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Nusron Wahid secured a position within the A’wan advisory council. Meanwhile, former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD, and former First Lady Shinta Nuriyah Wahid joined the high-ranking Mustasyar advisory council, which totals 33 members.
Balancing Generational Representation and Disability Inclusion
Addressing the expansion of the board during the official announcement, news.detik.com reported that Gus Kikin explained the 21-member increase aims to balance participation across early and late generations. The restructured board draws personnel from various internal pillars, including the student and youth bodies IPNU, IPPNU, and Ansor.
Alongside generational balancing, the new administration marks a historic inclusion of disability rights advocates within the central leadership. NU Online Jakarta confirmed the appointment of Gufroni Sakaril as a PBNU Chairman and Bahrul Fuad—commonly known as Cak Fu, a sociology doctoral graduate specializing in social inclusion—as Deputy Secretary-General. Katib Aam KH Mohammad Nuh emphasized this intentional outreach to marginalized communities during the rollout at the Jakarta headquarters on Kramat Raya Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the PBNU 2026–2031 board officially established?
The leadership structure was formally designated on September 30, 2026, following decisions made at the 35th NU Congress in Jombang, East Java.
Who serves as the top leaders of the 2026–2031 PBNU board?
The executive leadership comprises Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar, Katib Aam Prof Muhammad Nuh, General Chairman KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, and Secretary-General H Gudfan Arif.
How many officials make up the new PBNU board?
The central board consists of 210 active administrators, representing an increase of 21 individuals compared to the 189 members of the 2021–2026 term.
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