JUST IN: President Bola Tinubu Appoints 20 Federal Commissioners to National Population Commission

In a move aimed at bolstering the National Population Commission’s (NPC) mission to address Nigeria’s population-related challenges, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 20 Federal Commissioners, with nine current commissioners reappointed for a second term.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this announcement in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The President emphasized the importance of these appointments in maintaining accurate and efficient population data, which is essential for addressing socio-political and economic challenges in Nigeria.

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)

The President’s call to action for these commissioners is to diligently fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the production and appropriate use of accurate population data. This data is seen as the foundation for devising long-term solutions to Nigeria’s complex socio-political and economic issues.

These appointments reflect the administration’s commitment to addressing population-related matters with the utmost seriousness, and they mark a significant step toward achieving accurate and comprehensive population data in the country.