On Wednesday, the Senate approved the nominations of individuals appointed by the President to assume key roles, including the Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC), and the chairman and members of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

Dr. Kelechi Ohiri received confirmation as the Director General of NHIA.

For NAHCON, the confirmed nominees are: Malam Jalal Arabi as the chairman; Aliu AbdulRazak, Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, and Finance; Prince Anofiu Elegushi, Commissioner for Operations; and Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, Commissioner for Planning and Research.

The approved commissioners for NPC include Hon. Emmanuel Eke representing Abia State, Dr. Clifford Zirra (Adamawa), Mr. Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra), Barrister Isa Buratai (Borno), Bishop Alex Ukam (Cross River), Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba (Delta), Dr. Jeremiah Nwankwegu (Ebonyi), Dr. Tony Aiyejina (Edo), Mr. Ejike Ezeh

Abdullateef Salau; From The News Report: DailyTrust