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FG Appoints New NASSCO Leadership team For Social investment Programme
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FG Appoints New NASSCO leadership Team For Social investment Programme
By Haruna Yusuf, Abuja
The Federal Government has announced a reorganization of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) management team to enhance the effective execution of the national social investment program in Nigeria.
Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, revealed this information in a statement released on Tuesday by her Media Aide, Mr Rasheed Zubair, in Abuja, according to News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The minister stated that this action aligns with President Tinubu’s directive to revamp the Social Safety Net Program and address the ministry’s expanded responsibilities, which now include poverty alleviation.
In accordance with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Dr Edu announced new appointments aimed at offering sustainable solutions to humanitarian crises and multidimensional poverty in Nigeria.
According to the statement, the minister will assume the position of Chairperson for NASSCO, with Dr Abel Enitan, the Permanent Secretary.
Other appointments include Mr Abdulaziz Danladi as the National Coordinator of NASSCO, Dr Michael Ajuluchukwu as the Head of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), and Dr Janet Ekpenyong as the Deputy Head of the NCTO Office.
Additionally, Mr Richard Romanus takes on the role of National Programme Manager for Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO), and Jamalu Kaburu becomes the National Communication Manager for the National Social Investment Program (NSIP).
Chidinma Makuachukwu assumes the position of National Programme Manager for the Renewed Hope Shelter Programme for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons while Mr Thalis Apalowo is appointed as the National Programme Manager for the Grant for Vulnerable groups.
