President Tinubu Appoints Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi, DG of Women Development Centre, Names Governing Council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development [MBNCWD], and also constituted the members of the Governing Council for an initial term of four (4) years.
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, the appointment, which takes effect from April 18, 2026, is 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 members of the Governing Council of the Centre as follows:
. Princess Joan Jummai Idonije, Chairman; Governing Council.
Other members are:
. Ms. Lois Auta,
. Hon. Jamila Sarki,
. Aisha Baiyee,
. Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and
. Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.
In a statement, OSGF’s Head of Information, Chris Ugwuegbulam, said that while congratulating the Director-General and members of the Governing Council on their appointments, the President conveyed his best wishes to them.
