Tinubu Swears In New Permanent Secretaries, NPC Chairman at FEC

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Aminu Yusuf as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) ahead of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The ceremony also included the inauguration of two NPC Commissioners, further strengthening the leadership of the commission as it prepares for key national data responsibilities.

Before the day’s deliberations began, council members observed a minute of silence in honour of the late Ambassador Joy Uche Ogwu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ogwu, who passed away at the age of 79, was remembered for her decades of distinguished service in diplomacy and national development.

The new Permanent Secretaries are Alhaji Abdulkarim Ozi Ibrahim (North Central), Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama, Dr. Abdul Sule Usman Garba (North West), Dr. Ishiyaku Musa Mohammed (North East), and Dr. Ukaire Binyerem Chigbowu (South East).

Presidency officials said the appointments reflect the administration’s resolve to enhance the capacity of the federal civil service with a new cadre of experienced technocrats able to deliver on government priorities and improve service delivery across ministries.

With the swearing-in completed, the council proceeded to its scheduled agenda, continuing discussions on policy implementation and national development initiatives under the Renewed Hope administration.