President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD).
The appointment contained 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, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, is for an initial term of four years and takes effect from April 18, 2026.
A statement issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Chris Ugwuegbulam, noted that the appointment was made in accordance 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 of the Centre, with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije as the Chairman of the Governing Council.
Other members are Ms Lois Auta, Hon. Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas and Princess Anne Agom-Eze.
The President congratulated the Director-General and members of the Governing Council and wished them success in their appointments.
Until her appointment, Ms Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi was the mandate secretary for women’s affairs, Federal Capital Territory.
