Senate confirms Aminu Yusuf as population commission chairman

The senate has confirmed the appointment of Aminu Yusuf as chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) alongside two commissioners.

The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra central and chairman of the committee on national identity and national population.

Presenting the report on Tuesday, Umeh said the nominees were screened by the committee.

“The nominees appeared before the committee for screening on Tuesday, the 14th of October, 2025,” he said.

“The committee did not receive any criminal complaints on any of the nominees. They are prepared for the job for which they have been nominated for.”

He listed the nominees as Aminu Yusuf from Niger state as chairman, Joseph Haruna Kigbu from Nasarawa state, and Tonga Betara Bularafa from Yobe state as commissioners.

Umeh explained that the committee requested relevant documents, including curriculum vitae, code of conduct clearance certificates, police reports, and DSS clearance, before the screening commenced.

He added that the exercise involved a presentation by each nominee followed by a question-and-answer session.

“The nominees presented their vision, qualifications and experience, highlighting their suitability for the positions,” he said.

“The committee members critically analysed their documents, educational qualifications, mode of presentation, social skills, composure and competency.”

Umeh noted that the committee was satisfied with the eligibility of the nominees.

Tony Nwoye, senator representing Anambra north, seconded the motion for the consideration of the report.

The senate, thereafter, resolved into the committee of the whole to consider the report.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the confirmation to a voice vote, and lawmakers unanimously approved their nominations.

“Accordingly, the appointments of Aminu Yusuf from Niger state as chairman, Joseph Haruna Kigbu from Nasarawa state, and Tonga Betara Bularafa from Yobe state as commissioners are hereby approved,” Akpabio said.