Tinubu names new CEO for NSIPA, other key positions

Tinubu names new CEO for NSIPA, other key positions

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Badamasi Lawal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).

This is coming seven months after the suspension of the former NSIPA boss, Halima Shehu, on January 2 due to alleged financial malfeasance.

Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo, the National N-POWER Programme Manager, served as the acting CEO during the investigation period.

Apart from the agency’s CEO, the President also appointed new heads for other humanitarian agencies.

The appointments were announced on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.

The statement read, “To facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.”

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The newly appointed leaders are
– Funmilola Olotu as Programme Manager, National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office
– Aishat Alubankudi as Programme Manager, Grant for Vulnerable Groups
– Princess Aderemi Adebowale as Programme Manager, Home Grown School Feeding
– Abdullahi Alhassan Imam as Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office
– Ayuba Gufwan as Executive Secretary, National Commission for People with Disabilities
– Lami Binta Adamu Bello as Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

“The President expects the new heads of these critical agencies and programmes to discharge the functions of their offices with utmost integrity and diligence,” said Ngelale.

He added that the appointments were part of President Tinubu’s broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and impact of social and humanitarian programmes across the country.