Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate suspension of all programmes being administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
The new development was disclosed in a statement by Director Information, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen on Friday.
The president’s directive follows the allegations of misappropriation and mismanagement of the agency, which are currently being investigated.
The statement read:
“All four (4) Programmes administered by NSIPA, viz; N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme and Home Grown School Feeding Programme (the “Programs”) have been suspended for a period of six weeks in the first instance,” the statement read.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also raised significant concerns regarding operational lapses and improprieties surrounding payments to the Programs’ beneficiaries.”
President Tinubu suspended the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu on January 2 over alleged operational misconduct at the agency. She was suspended just three months after being officially confirmed for the role.
The President has assured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that all programmes work for the exact purpose they are intended for maximum impact.
