Senate on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Dr Aminu Yusuf as Chairman, Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa as Commissioners of National Population Commission (NPC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf represents Niger, while Huruna and Bularafa represent Nasarawa State and Yobe in the board of NPC respectively.
Their confirmation followed consideration and adoption of report of the Committee on National Identity and National Population at plenary, as presented by its Chairman, Sen.Victor Umeh (LP-Anambra).
Umeh in his report said that the nominees were found eligible and possessing the educational qualification required for appointment as chairman and commissioners of NPC.
He said that there was no petition or incriminating report against any of the nominees from either the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) or Department of State Security Service (DSS).
According to 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.