President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 20 Nigerians as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC) on Wednesday. The list includes nine returning Commissioners who have been re-appointed for a second term and 11 new appointees.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu urged the newly appointed and returning NPC Commissioners to ensure the successful implementation of all measures set by his administration. He emphasized the importance of producing accurate population data, which will aid in addressing Nigeria’s various socio-political and economic challenges.
The newly appointed Federal Commissioners 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)
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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)
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