President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the nod for the appointment of Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo as the temporary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
Egbuwalo, formerly the National N-Power Programme manager, steps into this role following the suspension of Halima Shehu, the previous NSIPA boss, due to allegations of corruption and financial misconduct.
Pending the investigation into Shehu’s conduct, Egbuwalo will serve in an acting capacity as the NSIPA NC/CEO, ensuring continuity in the program’s leadership. This move aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing concerns of corruption within the agency.
Halima Shehu, appointed by President Tinubu in October 2023 and confirmed by the Senate on October 18, 2023, previously held the position of National Coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme. Utilizing her banking and career expertise, she played a pivotal role in the digitalization of the program.
With a background in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development from 2017 to 2022, Shehu’s suspension underscores the government’s determination to uphold transparency and accountability.