By Hosea Parah
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Hon. Aisha Baiyee as a Board Member of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), representing the North East geopolitical zone for an initial term of four years.
The appointment was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni. According to the letter, the appointment takes immediate effect.
Hon. Baiyee, popularly known as “Commander,” is widely recognized as a grassroots politician, women leader, and advocate for community development. She currently serves as the Director of Finance of the Committee of Youth on mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), where she has played a key role in promoting youth and women empowerment initiatives.
Her appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders and supporters who describe it as a recognition of her commitment to public service and grassroots mobilization.
Reacting to the development, the Director General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, congratulated Hon. Baiyee on her appointment, describing it as timely, well-deserved, and a positive development for women and youth representation in national institutions.
Chief Nwaka noted that Hon. Baiyee’s dedication, leadership qualities, and contributions to nation-building have earned her the confidence of the Federal Government and positioned her for greater service to the country.
He expressed optimism that her wealth of experience and passion for women development would contribute significantly to the advancement of the objectives of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development.
The MBNCWD is a federal institution established to promote the socio-economic advancement of women, enhance gender equality, and support policies and programs aimed at improving the welfare and empowerment of women across Nigeria.
Hon. Baiyee’s appointment is expected to strengthen the Centre’s efforts in advancing women-focused development initiatives, particularly in the North East region and across the country.