The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).
Also confirmed were Hon. Kigbu Joseph Haruna from Nasarawa State and Tonga Betara Bularafa from Yobe State as National Commissioners of the Commission.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier transmitted the names of the three nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, presented by its Chairman, Senator Victor Umeh (LP–Anambra Central).
Umeh said the nominees were found fit and qualified for the respective positions. The Senate subsequently approved their appointments through a unanimous voice vote.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended the committee for its prompt screening and expressed confidence in the new appointees.
“Population census is a very dicey thing; it helps in all facets of planning. May they succeed where others failed. I congratulate the President for fishing out people of integrity for these key positions,” Akpabio said.
