President Bola Tinubu has seven persons to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said the appointments would facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes.
The president appointed Dr. Badamasi Lawal as Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
Lawal holds a doctorate degree in education, and he previously served as a commissioner in Katsina State.
Ms. Funmilola Olotu was appointed Programme Manager, National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office.
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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.
Also, Ms. Aishat Alubankudi was appointed Programme Manager, Grant for Vulnerable Groups while Princess Aderemi Adebowale will serve as Programme Manager, Home Grown School Feeding.
Adebowale, who holds a doctorate degree, is the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Civic Engagement and previously served as a local government chairperson.
Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam was appointed Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office and Mr. Ayuba Gufwan, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for People with Disabilities.
Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello was appointed Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
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