The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs Olukemi Victoria Iyantan for appointment as a commissioner in the National Population Commission (NPC), representing Ondo State.
President Bola Tinubu recently forwarded the name of Mrs Iyantan to the Senate for consideration and confirmation for the position.
The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report by its committee on National Identity Card and National Population, chaired by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP – Bauchi Central).
The committee said its recommendation that Iyantan’s nomination be confirmed was based on the credentials made available to the panel and the public service records of the presidential nominee, she deserved the appointment and should be confirmed by the Senate.
Senators approved the recommendation of the committee when it was put to voice vote by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin who presided over the session.
After the confirmation, Senator Barau urged Iyantan to join other commissioners and the Chairman of NPC, to move the commission forward.
