Just In: Senate Confirms the Appointments of Ogiri Henry, 16 others as Commissioners.

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 17 individuals as Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC).

The appointments were made based on the request of President Bola Tinubu.

The confirmed commissioners include:

• Emmanuel Eke
• Clifford Zirra
• Chidi Ezeoke
• Isa Buratai
• Alex Ukam
• Blessyn Brume-Ataguba
• Jeremiah Nwakwegu
• Dr. Tony Aiyejina
• Ejike Eze
• Abubakar Damburam
• Prof. Uba Nnabue
• Saadatu Garba
• Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa
• Yori Afolabi
• Mary Ishaya
• Saany Sale

The confirmation of these commissioners adds to the leadership of the National Population Commission, a crucial agency responsible for population data management and related activities in Nigeria.