Tinubu appoints CEO, Heads of Programmes for NSIPA, Humanitarian Ministry

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Badamasi Lawal as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and seven other Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday.

Badamasi replaces Halima Shehu, who is under investigation for the alleged laundering of N37,170,855,753.44 within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, following her suspension.

Ngelale stated that the appointments aim to facilitate necessary relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes.

Dr. Badamasi Lawal – Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA)

• Dr. Lawal holds a doctorate in education and previously served as a commissioner in Katsina State.

Ms. Funmilola Olotu – Programme Manager, National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office

• Ms. Olotu holds a master’s degree in business administration and is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on state lotteries.

Ms. Aishat Alubankudi – Programme Manager, Grant for Vulnerable Groups

• Ms. Alubankudi holds a bachelor’s degree in community development and has experience as a risk assessor and financial manager.

Princess Aderemi Adebowale – Programme Manager, Home Grown School Feeding

• Princess Adebowale holds a doctorate degree, serves as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Civic Engagement, and previously served as a local government chairperson.

Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam – Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office

• Mr. Imam holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and has served as chief accountant at Northern Dairies Ltd and as a bank manager.

Mr. Ayuba Gufwan – Executive Secretary, National Commission for People with Disabilities

• Mr. Gufwan holds an LLB and is the executive director of the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre, Jos.

Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello – Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

• Ms. Binta holds a master’s degree in public administration and has served as the Secretary-General of ALGON, and as Permanent Secretary in both the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

The President expects the new heads of these critical agencies and programmes to perform their duties with utmost integrity and diligence, ensuring that Nigerians, especially vulnerable groups, are the primary beneficiaries of his administration’s reconfigured welfare programmes.