The Senate on Monday confirmed the nomination of Dr Aminu Yusuf (Niger State) for appointment as the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).

Also confirmed were Hon. Kigbu Joseph Haruna (Nasarawa State) and Tonga Betara Bularafa (Yobe state) for appointment as National Commissioners of the NPC.

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

The resolution of the Red Chamber followed its consideration and approval of the recommendations of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population during plenary.

The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Victor Umeh (LP – Anambra Central).

Umeh in his presentation said that the three nominees were found to be fit and proper for appointment into the respective positions attached to their names in the NPC.

He therefore recommended them for confirmation by the Senate.

Senators voted overwhelmingly to support their confirmation when Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the question on their confirmation to voice vote.

Akpabio thanked the committee for the speedy screening of the nominees and presentation of their report.

“Population census is a very dicey thing, it helps in all facets of planning. May they succeed where others failed. I congratulate the President for fishing out people of integrity for appointment into key positions.,” Akpabio said. (The Nation)