President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven individuals to lead key agencies and programs within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.
This move, TheHILL noted, aims to enhance the efficiency and impact of humanitarian and social development initiatives across Nigeria.
A statement from Presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale highlighted the strategic intent behind these appointments, focusing on delivering necessary relief and improving the implementation of social development programs.
Dr. Badamasi Lawal will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Dr. Lawal, who holds a doctorate in education, previously held the position of commissioner in Katsina State.
Ms. Funmilola Olotu, appointed as the Programme Manager of the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office, brings a master’s degree in business administration and experience as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on state lotteries.
Ms. Aishat Alubankudi is now the Programme Manager for the Grant for Vulnerable Groups. She holds a bachelor’s degree in community development and has a background in risk assessment and financial management.
Princess Aderemi Adebowale, appointed as the Programme Manager of the Home Grown School Feeding program, holds a doctorate and serves as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Civic Engagement. She also has experience as a local government chairperson.
Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam will lead the National Cash Transfer Office as Programme Manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and has previously served as chief accountant at Northern Dairies Ltd and as a bank manager.
Mr. Ayuba Gufwan has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for People with Disabilities. He holds an LLB and is the executive director of the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre in Jos.
Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello will take on the role of Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and has served as 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.
These appointments, TheHILL observes, underscore President Tinubu’s dedication to strengthening the effectiveness of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in its mission to support and uplift vulnerable populations throughout the country.
