By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adedayo Benjamin 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.
The President also approved the constitution of the Governing Council of the Centre, with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije appointed as Chairman.
Other members of the council include Lois Auta, Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and Princess Anne Agom-Eze.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana.
According to the statement, 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 congratulated the newly appointed Director-General and members of the Governing Council, expressing confidence in their ability to advance the objectives of the Centre and promote women development initiatives across the country.