The Chairman of National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, on 28th October, 2025, officially concluded his five-year tenure and handed over leadership of the Commission to Hon. Muhammad Usman Dattijo, Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, who will serve as Acting Chairman until the swearing-in of the newly appointed Chairman, Hon. Aminu Yusuf, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The symbolic handover ceremony, which took place at the NPC’s Headquarters in Abuja, had in attendance, Federal Commissioners, the Director-General, Directors, and staff of the Commission. The event marked a smooth transition of administrative responsibilities in line with established public service procedures.
In his remarks, Hon. Kwarra expressed appreciation to the Federal Commissioners, Management and Staff of the NPC for their unwavering support and dedication throughout his five-year tenure, highlighting the Commission’s strides in strengthening data collection systems, digitizing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system and advancing preparations for the forthcoming national Population and Housing Census. He noted that the remarkable achievements were made possible through collective commitment and professionalism.
The event, which was marked by warm tributes and emotional farewells, featured the signing of the official handover notes, presentation of an appreciation gift to Hon. Kwarra, and a group photograph session to commemorate the occasion.
As Hon. Dattijo assumes leadership in an acting capacity, the Commission is expected to maintain momentum in executing its mandate while awaiting the formal assumption of office by the incoming Chairman, Hon. Aminu Yusuf.
