The Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of persons to serve on the board of National Population Commission (NPC).
The approval follows the committee’s report which was submitted to committee of the whole by Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi representing Kaduna North Senatorial district.
In the report, the committee submitted that the nominees, having passed through rigorous screening, were cleared.
“That the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on National Identity Card and National Population Commission on the screening of the nominations of persons for appointment as Commissioners for National Population Commission,” Senator Suleiman said.
The approved are:
1. Engr. Benedict Ukpong. Akwa Ibom State 2. Gloria Fateya Izonfuo. Bayelsa State 3. Barr. Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyana. Benue 4. Haliru Bala. Kebbi 5. Eyitayo Oyetunji. Oyo
In his ruling, Senate President enjoined the nominees to bring innovation into the commission, while asking them to show commitment in the course of their duties.
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