In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has made significant appointments in the National Population Commission (NPC) by selecting twenty qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners. Notably, nine current Federal Commissioners have been reappointed for a second term in office, highlighting the trust placed in their capabilities.
The 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)
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)
President Tinubu has urged the newly appointed and returning NPC Federal Commissioners to implement all measures necessary to ensure the production and accurate appropriation of population data. It is through this accurate data that lasting solutions to Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges can be developed and executed effectively.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, released this statement on November 8, 2023.
