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FG Unveils New Structure For NASSCO Management Team
FG Unveils New Structure For NASSCO Management Team....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government has officially restructured the management team of the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to enhance the effective implementation of the national social investment program in Nigeria.
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this announcement in a statement released on Tuesday by her Media Aide, Mr. Rasheed Zubair, in Abuja.
The minister stated that this action aligns with President Tinubu’s directive to reorganize the Social Safety Net Program and address the ministry’s expanded mandate, which now includes poverty alleviation.
She introduced new appointments in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to provide sustainable solutions to humanitarian crises and multifaceted poverty in Nigeria.
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According to the statement, Dr. Betta Edu will chair NASSCO, while the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Abel Enitan, will serve as the Secretary.
Other appointments include Mr. Abdulaziz Danladi as the National Coordinator of NASSCO, Dr. Micheal Ajuluchukwu as the Head of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), and Dr. Janet Ekpenyong as the Deputy Head of the NCTO Office.
Mr. Richard Romanus will serve as the National Programme Manager of Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO), and Jamalu Kaburu as the National Communication Manager for the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
Chidinma Makuachukwu has been appointed as the National Programme Manager for the Renewed Hope Shelter Programme for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons, and Mr. Thalis Apalowo will be the National Programme Manager for the Grant For Vulnerable groups.
Other appointees include Salia Sanusi Yusuff (Programme Manager, At Risk Children Programme), Dr. Joseph Nkang (Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme – MSME Loan Programme), Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo (Programme Manager, N-Power Programme – Renewed Hope Skills Acquisition Programme), Mrs. Etcheri Ansa (National Alternate School Programme – Out-of-school children), and Olubunmi Bello (National Project Manager, Community and Social Development Programme).
The minister urged the new appointees to bring their extensive experience to bear in driving the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to success. She emphasized that their appointments take immediate effect and stressed the importance of delivering on their mandates without excuses or failure.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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