by Nurat Uthman
The Senate on Thursday, October 10, approved the nomination Dr. Badamasi Lawal for appointment as the National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programmer Agency (NSIPA).
The confirmation of Lawal for appointment as CEO of NSIPA followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Investments that screened the nominee.
The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, in his report said the nominee is qualified for appointment having met all relevant legal requirements for the position.
Senators approved that Dr. Lawal be confirmed for appointment when Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the request to voice vote.
President Tinubu had in a statement by his former spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on August 8, 2024 nominated Lawal for the position subject to Senate’s confirmation.
The in coming CEO of NSIPA was a former commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs in Katsina.
Lawal would replace Halima Shehu, the former CEO of NSIPA, who was suspended by the president over alleged financial improprieties.
After Shehu was suspended, Tinubu directed Akindele Egbuwalo, the national N-Power programme manager, to replace her in acting capacity, pending the conclusion of investigations.
