Npower: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appoints Mr. Akindele Egbuwalo Program Manager of Npower As National Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA)

According to Npower, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Akindele Egbuwalo, the National Program Manager of Npower as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), the agency in charge of Npower.

According to Npower, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier suspended Ms. Halima Shehu as the National Social Investment Programme Agency's Chief Executive Officer and Coordinator over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds during her tenurship.

Ms. Halima Shehu the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, the agency in charge of Npower, had assumed office in October 2023 following her confirmation by the Senate on October 18, 2023.

According to Npower, Mr. Akindele Egbuwalo steps into the position from his previous role as the National Programme Manager of Npower.

Egbuwalo's appointment is seen as an interim measure, pending the outcome of the investigation into the allegations against Ms. Halima Shehu, the ex-ceo of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).

The National Social Investment Programme which includes Npower, is a vital scheme aimed at eradicating poverty and fostering social inclusion across Nigeria and among Nigerian youths.

According to Npower, the appointment of Mr. Akindele Egbuwalo has a background in managing Npower and other social investment programs.