RismadarVoice Reporters, May 15, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD).
The President also approved the appointment of members of the Governing Council of the Centre for an initial term of four years.
The appointments were conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
According to the letter, the appointments take effect from April 18, 2026, in line with the provisions of Section 7 (1) and (3) of the National Centre for Women Development (Amendment) Act, 2023.
President Tinubu also approved the constitution of the Governing Council with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije appointed as Chairman.
Other members of the council are Ms Lois Auta, Hon. Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas and Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.
The President congratulated the newly appointed Director-General and members of the Governing Council, expressing confidence in their ability to advance the mandate of the Centre.
He also extended his best wishes to them as they assume their responsibilities in promoting women’s development and empowerment across the country.
