President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programs under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.
A statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), on Tuesday said the appointment was to facilitate the needed relief to Nigerian and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programs.
SolaceBase reports that Dr. Badamasi Lawal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA).
According to the statement, Dr. Lawal holds a doctorate degree in education, and he previously served as a commissioner in Katsina State.
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Also, Ms. Funmilola Olotu was appointed Programme Manager, National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office
Olotu holds a master’s degree in business administration, and she is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on state lotteries.
Ms. Aishat Alubankudi, appointed as Program Manager, Grant for Vulnerable Groups
Alubankudi holds a bachelor’s degree in community development. She has experience as a risk assessor and financial manager.
Similarly, Princess Aderemi Adebowale as Program Manager, Home Grown School Feeding
Adebowale holds a doctorate degree. She is the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Civic Engagement and previously served as a local government chairperson.
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Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam, appointed Program Manager, National Cash Transfer Office
Imam holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and has served as chief accountant, Northern Dairies Ltd, and as a bank manager.
Mr. Ayuba Gufwan, as Executive Secretary, National Commission for People with Disabilities
Gufwan holds an LLB and is the executive director of the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre, Jos.
Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello as Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons
Binta holds a master’s degree in public administration and has served as the Secretary-General of ALGON, and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, as well as Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
The President expects the new heads of these critical agencies and programs to discharge the functions of their offices with utmost integrity and diligence so as to ensure that Nigerians, especially vulnerable groups, are the exclusive and direct beneficiaries of his administration’s reconfigured welfare programs.
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