By Mohammed Bello Doka
In a decisive move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all operations of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), citing an ongoing investigation into alleged malfeasance within the agency. The suspension, announced by Director of Information, Segun Imohiosen, encompasses all four programs administered by NSIPA, including the N-Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, and Home Grown School Feeding Programme.
President Tinubu expressed significant concerns about operational lapses and improprieties in payments to program beneficiaries, prompting a six-week suspension of all NSIPA-related activities. A ministerial panel has been constituted to conduct a thorough review of the agency's operations and recommend necessary reforms.
The suspension follows the President's earlier move to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of NSIPA, Halima Shehu, on January 2, due to alleged financial malfeasance. Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo, National N-POWER Program Manager, has been appointed as the acting NC/CEO during the investigation.
President Tinubu assures stakeholders and the Nigerian public of his administration's commitment to a swift and unbiased process, aiming to ensure that social intervention programs function as intended, benefiting the most vulnerable Nigerians. The President's decisive actions underscore the government's dedication to transparency and accountability in its social investment initiatives.
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