Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Aminu Yusuf as Chairman, Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa as Commissioners of the National Population Commission, NPC.
Yusuf represents Niger State, while Haruna and Bularafa represent Nasarawa and Yobe States on the Board of NPC respectively.
Their confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on National Identity and National Population at plenary, as presented by its Chairman, Senator Victor Umeh (LP-Anambra).
Umeh in his report said the nominees were found eligible and possess the educational qualification(s) required for appointment as chairman and commissioners of NPC.
He said there was no petition or incriminating report against any of the nominees from either the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, or Department of State Service, DSS.
According to Umeh, the nominees demonstrated efficient knowledge of Nigerian demography, saying they were prepared for the task ahead.
He urged the Senate to confirm their appointment.
