President Tinubu Makes Seven Fresh Appointments

President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven individuals to key positions within his administration. The new appointees will lead significant agencies and initiatives under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.

The appointments were announced in a statement from the presidency on Tuesday.

The newly appointed officials are as follows:

1. Dr. Badamasi Lawal – Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Dr. Lawal, who holds a doctorate in education, previously served as a commissioner in Katsina State.
2. Ms. Funmilola Olotu – Programme Manager, National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office. Ms. Olotu, who has a master’s degree in business administration, is currently the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on state lotteries.
3. 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.
4. Princess Aderemi Adebowale – Programme Manager, Home Grown School Feeding. Princess Adebowale, who has a doctorate degree, serves as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Civic Engagement and has previously been a local government chairperson.
5. Mr. Abdullahi Alhassan Imam – Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office. Mr. Imam, who holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, has served as chief accountant at Northern Dairies Ltd and as a bank manager.
6. 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 in Jos.
7. Ms. Lami Binta Adamu Bello – Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. Ms. Bello, who holds a master’s degree in public administration, 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.