kakalistiq.com reports that Lagos State has reaffirmed its unwavering loyalty and institutional backing for the National Population Commission (NPC) national leadership following the official working visit of the Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, to the NPC Lagos State Office in Surulere on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The Chairman was received by the Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State, Barrister Mrs. Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, in what observers described as a strategic engagement underscoring Lagos’ central role in Nigeria’s population management architecture. As Nigeria’s most populous and economically vibrant state, Lagos remains a critical hub for the success of national population policies, data coordination, and census preparedness, making the Chairman’s visit both symbolic and operationally significant.
During the visit, Dr. Yusuf reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to staff welfare under his 7-Point Agenda, revealing that active engagements are ongoing with relevant federal agencies to improve staff remuneration and provide affordable housing opportunities for NPC personnel across the country. He emphasized that a motivated workforce remains the backbone of credible population data delivery.
Commending the Lagos Federal Commissioner, the NPC Chairman praised Barr. Mrs. Oladunjoye for her leadership, intellectual depth, and dedication to the Commission, describing her as one of the most outstanding Federal Commissioners and a worthy ambassador of Lagos State’s “Centre of Excellence” status.
In a strongly worded pledge of support, Barr. Mrs. Oladunjoye assured the Chairman of Lagos’ full cooperation with the national leadership, noting that the state would continue to champion reforms aimed at strengthening the Commission’s institutional capacity.
“Lagos State stands firmly with the national leadership of the National Population Commission under the visionary guidance of Dr. Aminu Yusuf. We pledge our unalloyed support toward the successful implementation of his 7-Point Agenda, particularly in advancing staff welfare and operational excellence. This visit reinforces our shared resolve to build a stronger, more responsive Commission for the benefit of Nigerians,” she stated.
The visit also featured an inspection of the Commission’s permanent Lagos State Office currently undergoing remodeling, signaling renewed commitment to infrastructure development and improved service delivery. It concluded with the presentation of goodwill gifts to the Chairman and members of his delegation.
Stakeholders noted that the Chairman’s engagement in Lagos further highlights the state’s strategic importance to national demographic planning and affirms the growing synergy between the NPC national headquarters and its Lagos command in driving reforms across the federation.
