By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Theview NewsTheview News
  • Home
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Opinion
  • About us
  • Contact
Reading: Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees as Commissioners for NERC and NPC
Share
Notification Show More
Latest News
Sit-at-home has ended in South-East, says COAS
Uncategorized
Presidential Tribunal Ruling Has Weakened Nigeria’s Electoral Act, ICT Reforms By Allowing INEC To Use ‘Human Discretion’ To Transmit Results – Civil Society Situation Room
Election
Former RCCG Pastor, Ghandi Laoye Installed As Monarch In Ogbomoso To Spend Seven Days In Traditional Rites
News Politics
Go And Rest, Allow Young Nigerians To Lead PDP, Olayinka Tells Atiku
Politics
Go And Rest, Allow Young Nigerians To Lead PDP, Olayinka Tells Atiku
Uncategorized
Aa
Theview NewsTheview News
Aa
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Pursuits
  • Business
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Fashion
  • Home
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Opinion
  • About us
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Theview News > Blog > News > Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees as Commissioners for NERC and NPC
News

Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees as Commissioners for NERC and NPC

admin
Last updated: 2022/10/28 at 12:03 PM
admin 2 years ago
Share
SHARE

The Senate has confirmed nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari as National Commissioners for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the National Population Commission (NPC).

The confirmation of four NERC nominees on Wednesday at the plenary followed the consideration and adoption of a report on the screening of the nominees by the Senate Committee on Power.

The report was presented by the Chairman, Sen. Gabriel Suswam (PDP-Benue).

Those confirmed as National Commissioners of NERC include Dr Yusuf O. Alli (North Central), Mr Chidi Ike (South-East), Mr Nathan Rogers Shatti (North-East) and Mr Dafe N Akpeneye (South-South).

The Senate also at primary confirmed Buhari’s nomination of five persons for appointment as Commissioners for National Population Commission (NPC).

Their confirmation followed consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on National Identity and National Population on screening of the nominees.

The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ya’u Sahabi (APC-Zamfara).

Those confirmed as Commissioners for NPC are: Chief Benedict Ukpong Effiong (Akwa-Ibom), Mrs Gloria Fateya Izonfo (Bayelsa), Mr Kupuchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), Dr Haluru Bala (Kebbi) and Dr.Eyitayo Oyekunle Oyetunji (Oyo).

Senate also at plenary passed for first reading, five bills which are: the National Centre for Cancer and Treatment Establishment Bill, 2022 sponsored by Sen. Yakubu Oseni (APC-Kogi).

The Energy Commission Act Amendment Bill, 2022 by Sen. Barau Jibrin (APC-Kano), Federal Entrepreneur Centres Establishment Bill, 2022 by Sen. Oduah Stella PDP- (Anambra ).

Others are the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration Suleja Establishment Bill, 2022 by Sen. Musa Sani (APC- Niger), and the Federal Medical Centre Gwadabawa Sokoto State Establishment Bill, 2022 by Sen. Gobir Abdullahi.

You Might Also Like

Former RCCG Pastor, Ghandi Laoye Installed As Monarch In Ogbomoso To Spend Seven Days In Traditional Rites

September 8, 2023

Electoral Body, INEC Denies Plan To Investigate APC Presidential Candidate, Tinubu Over Alleged Involvement In Drug Trafficking In US

LaLiga gives Barcelona condition to complete Haaland deal

TAGGED: buhari, Trend
admin February 16, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article Northern group urges APC to field Christian as Presidential or VP candidate
Next Article Everyone thought I’d end up hooked on drugs in rehab – Blaqbonez
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Social connect:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

about us

The View Magazine has been in existence since 2010, consistently doing what we know how to do best, disseminating information for the consumption of the general public.

Find Us on Socials

© TheviewNews. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back to Theview News !

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?