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NPC Announces Leadership Transition as Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra’s Tenure Comes to an End

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24 hours ago

October 29, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The National Population Commission (NPC) formally announces the completion of the tenure of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, marking the conclusion of a defining era in the Commission’s modernization and reform trajectory.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director, Public Affairs National Population Commission Mrs. Samiat Olabimpe Lawal, reveals that the appointed in October 2020 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hon. Kwarra’s leadership ushered in a period of institutional renewal and technological transformation. His tenure provided clear direction, professionalism, and strategic focus that repositioned the Commission as a data-driven institution committed to evidence-based national planning.

Under his stewardship, the NPC made remarkable progress in census preparedness, digital mapping, and geo-spatial innovation, all designed to deliver Nigeria’s first-ever digital Population and Housing Census. Key among these achievements were the implementation of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) system and the National Geo-Referenced Infrastructure Geo-spatial Data Repository projects that modernized Nigeria’s demographic data infrastructure and strengthened decision-making at all levels of government.

Hon. Kwarra also deepened inter-agency coordination and forged partnerships with leading international development organizations such as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), World Bank, United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). His administration placed premium emphasis on staff welfare, capacity development, and institutional accountability, nurturing a culture of innovation and service excellence within the Commission.

With the completion of Hon. Kwarra’s tenure, on 28 October, 2025, Hon. Muhammad Usman Dattijo, the Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, has assumed office as Acting Chairman of the National Population Commission, pending the swearing-in of Hon. Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi) who has been appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Hon. Yusuf’s appointment has been confirmed by the Senate and his assumption of duty will commence formally upon inauguration by Mr. President.

The Commission reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a smooth leadership transition, sustaining ongoing digital reforms, and strengthening the institutional momentum toward credible, technology-driven demographic management in the service of national development.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce

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23 hours ago

October 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”

President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.

Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.

He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.

In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”

Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”

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