President Muhammadu has sworn in national Commissioners for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Population commission (NPC).
The swearing in of the National Commissioners took place shortly before the weekly federal executive council meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The commissioners were confirmed by Senate last month.
The commissioners for the ICPC include: Senator Anthony Agbo, Anne Otelafu Odey, Alhaji. Goni Ali Gujba, Dr Louis Solomon Mandama and Olugbenga Adeyanju AIG (rtd).
The commissioners of the NPC included: Chief Benedict Ukpong Effiong (Akwa Ibom), Mrs. Gloria Fateya Izonfo (Bayelsa), Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), Dr. Haliru Bala (Kebbi), and Dr. Eyitayo Oyekunle Oyetunji (Oyo).
Meanwhile, The President is currently chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting at the council chambers of the Presidential Villa.
Physically present at the meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, and the National security adviser Babagana Monguno.
Some Ministers who are physically attending the meeting include the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, Labour and employment, Chris Ngige, Agriculture, Muhammed Abubakar, Environment Mohammed Abdullahi, Power Abubakar Aliyu, Finance, Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed, Water Resources Suleiman Adamu, Science and technology Ogbonnaya Onu and the Minister of State for Health Olorunimbe mammora.
Other Ministers and Head of Civil Service of the Federation,Folasade Yemi-Esan, are participating virtually from their respective offices in Abuja.
Details later……….
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)