Council of State approves Idris as substantive IGP, appoints INEC and NPC Commissioners
Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:08:am National
3K By Buchi Obichie
The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, was approved as substantive police chief, on Wedesday, at the Council of State meeting.
It, however, said he would be presented to the Senate for confirmation.
The appointment of six federal commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and five commissioners for the National Population Commission, NPC, was also approved by the Council.
Similarly, the council endorsed various measures taken by the Federal Government to revive the economy.
The disclosures were made by the Governors of Lagos and Jigawa states, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and Abubakar Badaru, as they met with newsmen after the meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on the meeting's resolutions, Ambode said appointment of the INEC commissioners reflected the six geo-political zones of the country.
He said: "We deliberated on the appointment of six national commissioners for INEC. You know INEC is supposed to have 12. We had earlier approved six sometimes last year and additional six were actually approved today.
"You may wish to know that we approved five new commissioners for National Population Commission, NPC, in addition to what was actually approved for INEC.
"Those appointed for INEC are Mohammed Haruna (North-Central); AVM Ahmed Tijani Mu'Azu, rtd (North-East); Abubakar Nahuca (North-West); Professor Okechukwu Ibanu (South-East); May Agbamuche Mbu (South-South) and Dr. Adekunle Ladipo Ogumola ( South-West).
'Those appointed as NPC commissioners are Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji (Oyo); Patricia Iyaya(Benue); Benedict Ukpong( Akwa Ibom); Dr. Halu Bala (Kebbi); and Gloria Isofo (Bayelsa).
"The council was also briefed on the state of the economy. The Minister of State, Ministry of Budget and Planning actually made a presentation to council on the ways and manner in which the Federal Government is approaching the way to rescue the recession path that we are going through.
"Council was confident and also approved the measures the Federal Government is putting in ensuring that Nigeria goes on the path of recovery as quickly as possible."
Also briefing on the confirmation of the IGP, Governor Badaru said: "We deliberated on the confirmation of the Inspector General of Police, IGP. There was almost unanimous acceptance of his confirmation. So, the Police council do resolve to confirm the Acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.
"Most of the comments received proved to us that the IGP is of impeccable character and we expect him to conduct himself as such. We believe he is very honest and transparent. We also believe he will continue to be honest and do his best for the country."
It, however, said he would be presented to the Senate for confirmation.
The appointment of six federal commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and five commissioners for the National Population Commission, NPC, was also approved by the Council.
Similarly, the council endorsed various measures taken by the Federal Government to revive the economy.
The disclosures were made by the Governors of Lagos and Jigawa states, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and Abubakar Badaru, as they met with newsmen after the meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on the meeting's resolutions, Ambode said appointment of the INEC commissioners reflected the six geo-political zones of the country.
He said: "We deliberated on the appointment of six national commissioners for INEC. You know INEC is supposed to have 12. We had earlier approved six sometimes last year and additional six were actually approved today.
"You may wish to know that we approved five new commissioners for National Population Commission, NPC, in addition to what was actually approved for INEC.
"Those appointed for INEC are Mohammed Haruna (North-Central); AVM Ahmed Tijani Mu'Azu, rtd (North-East); Abubakar Nahuca (North-West); Professor Okechukwu Ibanu (South-East); May Agbamuche Mbu (South-South) and Dr. Adekunle Ladipo Ogumola ( South-West).
'Those appointed as NPC commissioners are Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji (Oyo); Patricia Iyaya(Benue); Benedict Ukpong( Akwa Ibom); Dr. Halu Bala (Kebbi); and Gloria Isofo (Bayelsa).
"The council was also briefed on the state of the economy. The Minister of State, Ministry of Budget and Planning actually made a presentation to council on the ways and manner in which the Federal Government is approaching the way to rescue the recession path that we are going through.
"Council was confident and also approved the measures the Federal Government is putting in ensuring that Nigeria goes on the path of recovery as quickly as possible."
Also briefing on the confirmation of the IGP, Governor Badaru said: "We deliberated on the confirmation of the Inspector General of Police, IGP. There was almost unanimous acceptance of his confirmation. So, the Police council do resolve to confirm the Acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.
"Most of the comments received proved to us that the IGP is of impeccable character and we expect him to conduct himself as such. We believe he is very honest and transparent. We also believe he will continue to be honest and do his best for the country."
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