Toba Owojaiye ReportingÂ
In a move aimed at reinvigorating the social safety net program and addressing the expanded mandate of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the Honourable Minister, Dr. Betta Edu, has announced a series of key appointments. These appointments come in response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to reshape the program and align it with his Renewed Hope Agenda.
The newly appointed individuals are set to play pivotal roles in implementing President Tinubu’s vision, which focuses on providing assistance to those affected by humanitarian crises and eradicating multidimensional poverty in Nigeria.
The appointments are as follows:
National Coordinator NASSCO – Hon Abdulaziz Danladi
National Cash Transfer Office NCTO Head of Office – Dr. Micheal Ajuluchukwu
NCTO Deputy Head of Office – Dr. Janet Ekpenyong
National Programme Manager, Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO) – Richard Romanus
National Communication Manager NSIP – Hon Jamalu Kaburu
National Programme Manager, Renewed Hope Shelter Programme for Refugees, Poor, and Internally Displaced Persons – Hon Chidinma Makuachukwu
National Programme Manager, Grant for Vulnerable Groups – Hon Thalis Apalowo
Programme Manager, At Risk Children Programme – Hajia Salia Sanusi Yusuf
National Programme Manager, National Homegrown School Feeding Programme (Renewed Hope Homegrown School Feeding and End Hunger Programme) – Hon Mrs. Obande
Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (Renewed Hope MSME Loan Programme)- Hon Dr. Joseph Nkang
Programme Manager N-Power Programme (Renewed Hope Skills Acquisition Programme) – Dr. Akindele Adekunle Egbuwalo
Renewed Hope IDP Refugees Out of School Programme (National Alternate School Programme) – Dr. Mrs. Etcheri Ansa
National Project Manager, Community and Social Development Programme – Hon Olubunmi Bello.
Dr. Betta Edu will continue to serve as the Chairman of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) Management Team, with Hon Abel Enitan, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, taking on the role of Secretary of the NASSCO Management Team.
In her statement, Dr. Edu emphasized the importance of these appointments, urging the newly appointed officials to bring their extensive experience to bear in their respective roles. She made it clear that there would be no room for excuses or failure in achieving the Renewed Hope mandate and advancing Nigeria’s progress.
These appointments take immediate effect, and the nation eagerly awaits the impact of these changes in addressing critical issues related to poverty alleviation and humanitarian aid.
The press release was undersigned by Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, the Special Adviser On Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister.