The Deputy Director, Planning and Strategy of the commission, Chucks Okoli, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
Bukar-Abba’s appointment followed the demise of Muhammad Bello Alkali, the former Executive Chairman of the Commission, last Friday.
Until his appointment, Bukar-Abba, a seasoned civil servant, was the Federal Commissioner representing Borno State in the commission.