On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed five nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Population Commission.
Four other nominees for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission were also confirmed.
The nominees were confirmed following the consideration of two separate reports by the Committees on National Identity and National Population, as well as Power.
Senators Ya’u Sahabi Alhaji (Zamfara North) and Gabriel Suwam, who both chair the respective Committees, made separate presentations.
Following consideration of the reports by the chamber, the nominees were confirmed.
The following nominees have been confirmed as National Population Commission Commissioners: Chief Engr. Benedict Ukpong Effiong (Akwa-Ibom), Mrs. Gloria Fateya Izonfo (Bayelsa), Barr. Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), Dr. Eyitayo Oyekunle Oyetunji and Dr. Haliru Bala (Kebbi) (Oyo).
Furthermore, Dr. Yusuf Ali (North Central), Engr. Chidi Ike (South East), Mr. Nathan Rogers Shatti (North East), and Mr. Dafe Akpeneye (North East) were confirmed as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (South-South).
