National Shake-Up: Twenty New Commissioners Announced for NPC

In a significant development, President Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of twenty highly qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). Notably, nine current Federal Commissioners have been appointed for a second term in office, underlining their outstanding contributions. Here is the list of the appointees:

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)

This diverse group of Commissioners will play a vital role in shaping and implementing policies related to population statistics and demographics in Nigeria, contributing to informed decision-making and development planning.