BGN Fires SPPG Chief Over Alleged Case of Child Sexual Abuse
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has taken a firm action by dismissing the Head of the Nutrition Service Unit (SPPG) at Tanjung Kesuma, Lampung Timur, amid allegations of child sexual abuse. The decision came promptly after BGN received an official report and confirmed that the individual had been detained by police for further legal proceedings.
BGN stressed that it does not tolerate any form of violence or crimes against children, especially by individuals involved in delivering public services. The case is being treated with utmost seriousness as it conflicts with the integrity, morality, and professionalism expected of public programme implementers.
Deputy Head Nanik S. Deyang stated that BGN proceeded with the strictest possible administrative action once the report was received and police had detained the suspect: ‘As soon as we received the report and confirmed that the offender had been detained, BGN decided to dismiss him from the post as Head of the SPPG. We do not tolerate actions that breach the law and violate human values,’ Nanik said in Jakarta on Friday, 6 March.
Nanik added that BGN would fully support the ongoing legal process and hand the case to law enforcement for resolution in a transparent, lawful manner. ‘BGN respects the processes conducted by the police. We hope the case is resolved comprehensively to deliver justice for the victim and serve as a serious lesson for all parties,’ she said.
Furthermore, Nanik indicated that BGN would conduct an internal evaluation of the recruitment and oversight mechanisms for personnel involved in the Nutrition Service Unit’s operations across regions. ‘This incident should serve as a catalyst for strengthening recruitment, coaching, and supervision to ensure the values of integrity, morality, and professionalism are maintained,’ she asserted.
BGN also confirmed that the MBG programme in Lampung Timur would continue to operate normally following the appointment of a replacement for the Head of the SPPG. The National Nutrition Agency is also mapping potential corruption risks in the MBG programme after reports of alleged markup in kitchen raw materials purchased by SPPG. The MBG mega-project has been running for 1 year and 2 months, with a beneficiary target of 82.9 million people, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children.
The action reflects BGN’s broader evaluation measures prompted by notable cases, and underscores the importance of waste management and enforcement of standard operating procedures within SPPG. The Deputy Head of BGN has warned that SPPG operational vehicles must not be used for shopping; vehicles dedicated to MBG distribution face suspension for violations.