Nanik Introduces Two New BGN Leaders to Strengthen Oversight and 3T Programme
The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (Begara Gizi Nasional - BGN), Nanik S. Deyang, has introduced two new leaders intended to strengthen the agency’s performance, particularly regarding financial oversight and the implementation of programmes in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions.
Nanik succeeds the former Head of BGN, Dadan Hindayana, who became a suspect in an alleged corruption case involving the management of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme. Nanik introduced Agustina Arum Sari, who possesses extensive experience in oversight and auditing. Prior to joining BGN, Arum served as the Deputy Head of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP).
“She has 34 years of experience in oversight and auditing. In accordance with the President’s mandate and her expertise, she will provide extremely strict supervision of the state’s governance and finances within BGN,” Nanik stated at the BGN Building in Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.
Nanik believes Arum’s appointment is a vital step in ensuring that budget management and institutional governance remain transparent and accountable, given the massive scale of the programmes managed by BGN.
In addition to Arum, Nanik also introduced Major General TNI Trenggono as a new leader to strengthen field implementation. She explained that Trenggono previously served as the Deputy President Director of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara.
Addressing questions regarding Trenggono’s status as an active-duty TNI soldier, Nanik confirmed that his resignation process has been submitted. “Before the question of why he is active military was raised, the resignation process had already been submitted and has been underway since yesterday. He will likely retire in the near future,” she said.
According to Nanik, Trengnego’s experience in territorial affairs is essential to support BGN programme execution, particularly in 3T regions that face significant distribution and accessibility challenges. “Why is there a military presence? Because of the connection to the 3T programme. We need territorial experts there,” Nanik added.
She expressed hope that the presence of these two new leaders would strengthen oversight, governance, and the effectiveness of BGN’s strategic programmes across Indonesia.
This leadership reshuffle follows President Prabowo’s dismissal of Dadan Hindayana as Head of BGN, along with Lieutenant General (Ret.) Lodewyk Pusung and Inspector General (Ret.) Sony Sonjaya as Deputy Heads of BGN, on Tuesday.
The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) is currently investigating allegations of bribery regarding recommendations for the establishment of Food Supply Points (SPPG) and large-scale corruption involving partners affiliated with the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme.