• As FEC honours late Ogwu with a minute’s silence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, presided over the swearing-in of Aminu Yusuf as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), alongside two newly appointed NPC commissioners and five former federal directors elevated to permanent secretary status.

The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC), convened behind closed doors.

Yusuf, confirmed by the Senate in October, pledged to prioritise transparency and credibility in delivering Nigeria’s next national population census, a critical task for governance and planning. The two commissioners sworn in with him represent their respective states, further strengthening the composition of the NPC.

In the same vein, President Tinubu administered the oath of office to five new Permanent Secretaries, comprising Abdulkarim Ozi Ibrahim (North Central), John Ezeamama and Abdul Garba (North West), Ishiyaku Mohammed (North East) and Ukaire Chigbowu (South East).

The Council also observed a minute’s silence in honour of the late Joy Ogwu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, who passed away at the age of 79.

After the occasion, the FEC meeting proceeded with Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, ministers and special advisers, in attendance.