The Council of State has approved the appointment of Dr Aminu Yusuf as the chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).
The decision, announced on Thursday, was made during a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
If confirmed by the Senate, Yusuf will to take over from Nasir Isa Kwarra, who was appointed in 2020.
The council also approved an increase in the revenue deduction from the Federation Account to the Police Trust Fund (PTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent.
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Additionally, the council cleared 959 individuals for national awards and approved 175 convicts for consideration under the presidential prerogative of mercy.
The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, briefing journalists after the meeting, said the appointment of Dr Yusuf was made unanimously, alongside the federal commissioner representing Yobe State, Alhaji Tonga Betara Bularafa.
On the prerogative of mercy, Governor Sani noted that the council approved clemency for 175 inmates recommended by the advisory committee..
