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.
