President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Aminu Yusuf as the chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).
The brief ceremony occurred during the initial segment of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, attended by cabinet members.
The Senate had previously confirmed Yusuf’s appointment on October 21.
After officials read the citations, the five permanent secretaries—Abdulkarim Ibrahim, John Ezeamama, Abdul-Sule Garba, Isiaku Mohammed, and Ukaire Chigbowu—took their oaths of office at 1:42 PM and signed the register.
Yusuf, who was appointed on October 9, was sworn in alongside two other members of the commission, including Tonga Betara from Yobe State.
The NPC is tasked with conducting the national census, overseeing vital registration, and providing demographic data essential for development planning.
During the meeting, the FEC also observed a minute of silence for Joy Ogwu, a former minister of foreign affairs, who passed away on October 13 at the age of 79, before proceeding with its eighth council meeting of the year.
In October, the council of state endorsed Yusuf’s appointment. He succeeds Nasir Isa Kwara, who was appointed in 2020.
Table of Contents
- Swearing-In Ceremony
- Senate Confirmation
- Permanent Secretaries
- NPC Responsibilities
- Moment of Silence
- Appointment History
What is the role of the National Population Commission? The NPC is responsible for conducting the national census, managing vital registration, and supplying demographic data crucial for development planning.
The NPC is responsible for conducting the national census, managing vital registration, and supplying demographic data crucial for development planning.
Who did Aminu Yusuf replace as chairman of the NPC? Aminu Yusuf replaces Nasir Isa Kwara, who was appointed in 2020.
Aminu Yusuf replaces Nasir Isa Kwara, who was appointed in 2020.
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