Senate Confirms Dr Aminu Yusuf As NPC Chairman

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).

Also confirmed were Hon. Kigbu Joseph Haruna from Nasarawa State and Tonga Betara Bularafa from Yobe State as National Commissioners of the Commission.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier transmitted the names of the three nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation.

The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, presented by its Chairman, Senator Victor Umeh (LP–Anambra Central).