Senate Confirms Nine Persons As NERC, NPC Commissioners (Full List)

The nomination of nine persons as commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC), and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have been confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday.

This follows their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari and the subsequent consideration of two separate reports by the Senate Committees on National Identity and National Population; and Power.

Naija News reports that four nominees were confirmed as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) while the other five are for the National Population Commission (NPC).

The nominees confirmed as NPC Commissioners are: 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)

The four nominees confirmed as Commissioners for NERC are: Dr. Yusuf Ali (North-Central), Engr. Chidi Ike (South-East), Mr. Nathan Rogers Shatti (North-East), and Mr. Dafe Akpeneye (South-South).

Meanwhile, Emily Chidinma Osuji has been confirmed as Executive Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) by the Nigerian Senate.

The Senate confirmed Osuji’s nomination on Wednesday following the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions.

In the report presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Uba Sani said Osuji’s nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari was in an accordance with the constitution.