The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Aminu Yusuf as Chairman and Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa as Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).

Mr Yusuf represents Niger State, while Messrs Huruna and Bularafa represent Nasarawa and Yobe states on the board of the NPC, respectively.

Their confirmation followed consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on National Identity and National Population at plenary, as presented by its Chairman, Victor Umeh (LP-Anambra).

Mr Umeh, in his report, said that the nominees were found eligible and possessing the educational qualification required for appointment as chairman and commissioners of the NPC.

He said that there was no petition or incriminating report against any of the nominees from either the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) or State Security Service (SSS).

According to Mr Umeh, the nominees demonstrated efficient knowledge of Nigerian demography, saying that they were prepared for the task ahead.

He urged the Senate to confirm their appointment. 

(NAN)