Senate Confirms 9 Nominees As NPC, NERC Commissioners

Senate Confirms 9 Nominees As NPC, NERC Commissioners

The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed five nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).

Also confirmed were four other nominees as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of two separate reports by the Senate Committees on National Identity and National Population; and Power.

Two separate presentations were made by Senators Ya’u Sahabi Alhaji (Zamfara North) and Gabriel Suwam, who both chair the respective Committees.

The nominees were confirmed after the chamber considered the reports.

The nominees confirmed as Commissioners of the National Population Commission include: Dr. Eyitayo Oyekunle Oyetunji (Oyo), Chief Engr. Benedict Ukpong Effiong (Akwa-Ibom), Mrs. Gloria Fateya Izonfo (Bayelsa), Barr. Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), and Dr. Haliru Bala (Kebbi)

In addition, the four nominees confirmed as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission were Dr. Yusuf Ali (North-Central), Engr. Chidi Ike (South-East), Mr. Nathan Rogers Shatti (North-East), and Mr. Dafe Akpeneye (South-South).