President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 20 qualified Nigerian individuals to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). Additionally, nine current Federal Commissioners have been reappointed for a second term in office. This announcement was made in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday.
The individuals appointed are as follows:
1. Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia
2. Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa (Reappointed)
3. Mr. Chidi Christopher Ezeoke — Anambra (Reappointed)
4. Barr. Isa Audu Buratai — Borno (Reappointed)
5. Bishop Alex Ukam — Cross River
6. Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba — Delta
7. Dr. Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu — Ebonyi
8. Dr. Tony Aiyejina — Edo (Reappointed)
9. Mr. Ejike Ezeh — Enugu (Reappointed)
10. Mr. Abubakar Damburam — Gombe (Reappointed)
11. Prof. Uba Nnabue — Imo (Reappointed)
12. Ms. Sa’adatu Dogon Bauchi Garba — Kaduna
13. Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa — Kano
14. Hon. Yori Afolabi — Kogi
15. Hon. Olakunle Sobukola — Ogun
16. Hon. Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi — Ondo
17. Sen. Mudashiru Hussain — Osun (Reappointed)
18. Ms. Mary Ishaya Afan — Plateau
19. Mr. Ogiri Itotenaan Henry — Rivers
20. Mr. Saany Sale — Taraba (Reappointed)
President Tinubu has charged both the newly appointed and reappointed NPC Federal Commissioners with the task of effectively implementing measures under his administration to generate and utilize accurate population data. This data will be instrumental in devising and executing lasting solutions to Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges.