Tinubu Suspends Halima Shehu: NSIPA CEO Replaced

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Halima Shehu as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), over alleged financial malfeasance.

According to Channels, the president appointed Akindele Egbuwalo, the national N-Power programme manager, to replace Shehu in acting capacity, pending the conclusion of investigations.

A senior official in the presidency confirmed the development to TheCable. The official said Shehu was seen clearing her desk before stern-looking Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, early Tuesday.

Shehu’s appointment was confirmed by the senate on October 18, 2023.

Before her appointment by President Bola Tinubu, Shehu served as the national coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme.

She also worked with the federal ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development between 2017 and 2022.

Bola Tinubu Halima Shehu

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