Buhari appoints new acting Chair for NPC

Hassan Bashiru has been appointed as the acting Chairman for the
National Population Commission (NPC).

The Director, Public Affairs Department, Mohammed Isah, made
this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
Friday in Abuja.

According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the
appointment of Mr Bashiru on January 23.

Mr Isah explained that the acting Chairman was the most senior
of the federal commissioners.

Mr Bashiru, a certified professional accountant, represents
Bauchi State, the NPC spokesperson said.

NAN reports that the tenure of the former Chairman of the
commission, Eze Duruiheoma, lapsed on January 23, after five years
of service.

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(NAN)