President Bola Tinubu has recently appointed seven individuals to lead key agencies and programs within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The aim of these appointments is to ensure the efficient delivery of relief to Nigerians and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development initiatives.
Dr. Badamasi Lawal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, bringing his expertise in education and experience as a former commissioner in Katsina State to the role. Ms. Funmilola Olotu will serve as the Programme Manager for the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office, leveraging her background in business administration as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State.
Other appointees include Ms. Aishat Alubankudi, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam, Mr. Ayuba Gufwan, and Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello, who will oversee various programs focused on vulnerable groups and social development.
President Tinubu has urged the new appointees to carry out their duties with integrity and diligence to ensure that Nigerians, especially vulnerable populations, benefit directly from the government’s welfare programs.