President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hamza Baba, an APC grassroots mobilizer, as the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), which falls under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
This appointment takes effect from May 21, 2025.
Baba is a seasoned and multidisciplinary professional with expertise spanning humanitarian operations, healthcare financing, health insurance, disaster management, and public administration.
He holds a Master’s degree in Disaster Management from the University of Lagos, a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Benue State University, and an MBA from the University of Ilorin, showcasing a strong academic background.
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He played a crucial role in establishing the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) through legislative interventions while serving as Special Assistant to then-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila (2019–2023).
Baba was also instrumental in amending the Act that established the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, thereby expanding the agency’s mandate to provide lasting solutions for displaced individuals and others needing humanitarian aid.
As Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs to the Speaker in the 9th Assembly, he successfully fostered collaboration between the National Assembly, international NGOs, and relevant government agencies, leading to impactful programs for vulnerable populations across Nigeria.
In the healthcare sector, Baba held strategic leadership roles, including Head of Business Development and Operations at Songhai Healthcare, where he spearheaded initiatives that improved access, efficiency, and service delivery in health and managed care services.
Before this new appointment, he served as Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management to the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, and previously as Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Internally Displaced Persons to the Speaker in the 9th Assembly.
Baba’s appointment highlights a commitment to leveraging technocratic expertise and institutional experience to drive inclusive economic empowerment and poverty alleviation throughout Nigeria.
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