Tinubu Names Director-General for Female Empowerment Institute

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adedayo Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development for an initial term of four years.

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The appointment, which takes effect from April 18, 2026, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana.

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According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Chris Ugwuegbulam, the appointment was made in line with the provisions of Section 7 (1) and (3) of the National Centre for Women Development (Amendment) Act, 2023.

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“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development and the members of the Governing Council for an initial term of four years.

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“The appointment, which takes effect from April 18, 2026, is in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 (1) and (3) of the National Centre for Women Development (Amendment) Act, 2023,” the statement partly read.

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He also said the President approved the constitution of the Governing Council of the centre, with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije as chairman.

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Other members of the council are Ms. Lois Auta, Hon. Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.

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While congratulating the new Director-General and members of the Governing Council, Tinubu wished them success in their respective roles.

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The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development was established to promote women empowerment, gender equality, and socio-economic development for women across the country.

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The centre serves as a national institution for research, training, and advocacy on women-related issues and programmes.

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