Tinubu Swears in Tony Aiyejina, Yori Afolabi, 15 Other NPC Commissioners, Full List Emerges
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, March 13, swore in 17 commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC)
- The swearing-in took place before the commencement of the week’s federal executive council (FEC) meeting
- Legit.ng reports that nine of the commissioners were re-appointed and sworn in for the second term, while eight others are fresh appointees
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, March 13, swore in 17 federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).
The president had nominated the 17 individuals in November 2023.
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As reported by The Nation, nine of the commissioners were re-appointed and sworn in for the second term, while eight others freshly appointed were also sworn in.
Premium Times also noted the development.
Two nominees, Temitayo Oluwatiyi (Ondo state) and Olakunle Sobukola (Ogun state) were not screened because they did not appear before the committee.
The new commissioners were administered the oath of office at the council chamber of the presidential villa in Abuja.
Legit.ng reports that the NPC has the statutory powers to collect, analyse and disseminate population and demographic data in Nigeria.
It is also mandated to undertake demographic sample surveys, compile, collate and publish migration and civil registration statistics and monitor the country's population policy.
Check out the full list below:
- Emmanuel Eke (Abia)
- Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra)
- Isa Buratal (Borno)
- Clifford Zirra (Adamawa)
- Blessyn Brume-Maguha (Delta)
- Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu (Ebonyi)
- Tony Aiyejina (Edo)
- Uba Nnabue (Imo)
- Sa’adatu Garba (Kaduna)
- Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa (Kano)
- Yori Afolabii (Kogi)
- Mary Afan (Plateau)
- Saany Sale (Taraba)
- Ogiri Henry (Rivers)
- Ejike Ezeh (Enugu)
- Abubakar Damburam (Gombe)
- Alex Ukam (Cross River)
Read more about Tinubu's appointees:
- Tinubu makes 10 fresh appointments, full list emerges
- Tinubu replaces another Buhari's appointee with ex-Lagos commissioner
- Jubilation as Tinubu gives appointment to over 10 Nigerians, date of swearing in disclosed
Tinubu gives appointment to former PDP chairman
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu approved the appointments of three nominees as heads of three agencies under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration.
The appointees were nominated by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
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Source: Legit.ng
