President Prabowo Subianto has officially appointed Nanik S. Deyang as the new Head of the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional). She succeeds Dadan Hindayana, having previously served as the agency’s Deputy Head.
The announcement was made by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi during a live press conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. “The President has made the decision to reshuffle the leadership of the National Nutrition Agency,” Prasetyo stated. He explained that this decision followed a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation process that spanned nearly 18 months.
In addition to replacing the Head of the Agency, the administration announced the removal of former Deputy Heads Lodewyk Pusung and Sonny Sanjaya. Prasetyo extended his gratitude to the departing officials for their dedication and hard work. Moving forward, President Prabowo has appointed Agustina Arumsari and Major General TNI Trenggono as the new Deputy Heads of the National Nutrition Agency. “We hope the new leadership team will immediately begin internal consolidation,” Prasetyo added.
When contacted for comment regarding her new appointment, Nanik S. Deyang had not yet provided a response by the time this report was published.
Who is Nanik S. Deyang?
Nanik S. Deyang brings a diverse professional background to her new role. She began her career as a journalist at Tabloid Bangkit, part of the Kompas Gramedia media group, and later became a media leader within the Peluang Media Group (KMP). According to Antara, Nanik held various strategic roles, including General Manager of the specialized magazine Femme, President Director of the women’s tabloid Info Kecantikan, and Commissioner for several publications, including Info Kuliner, the business-focused Peluang Usaha, and the general interest tabloid The Politic.
Born in Madiun on January 3, 1968, Nanik has long demonstrated a keen interest in social, political, and economic issues. Her commitment to these fields led her to serve as Deputy Chair of the National Solidarity Movement (GSN) Foundation, an organization established by President Prabowo. During the 2019 Presidential Election, she was a prominent supporter of the Prabowo-Sandi ticket, serving as Deputy Chair of the National Victory Agency for the Adil Makmur Coalition.
Her name previously captured significant public attention in 2018, when she appeared as a witness at the Jakarta Metro Police in connection to the fabricated assault case involving Ratna Sarumpaet in Bandung.
Nanik’s involvement in government programs has been steady over recent years. On October 22, 2024, President Prabowo appointed her as the First Deputy of the Agency for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction. In accordance with Presidential Decree Number 145/P of 2024, she worked alongside Budiman Sudjatmiko, who served as the Agency Head, and Iwan Sumule as the Second Deputy.
Approximately eight months later, in June 2025, Nanik expanded her public service portfolio into the state-owned sector. During the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS) of Pertamina held in Jakarta on Thursday, June 12, 2025, she was appointed as an Independent Commissioner. This appointment was formalized under the Decree of the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Number SK-150/MBU/06/2025 regarding the management reshuffle of the Board of Commissioners at PT Pertamina (Persero).
Editor’s Note: Unclear Budget Allocation for the Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) Application Development
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Nanik S. Deyang as the new Head of the National Nutrition Agency, succeeding Dadan Hindayana. This leadership transition follows an 18-month evaluation period and includes the appointment of new Deputy Heads, Agustina Arumsari and Major General TNI Trenggono. The administration expects the new team to prioritize internal consolidation to advance the agency’s objectives.
Nanik S. Deyang brings a varied background to the role, transitioning from a career in journalism and media management to strategic political and social advocacy. Previously serving as an Independent Commissioner at Pertamina and in the Agency for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction, she is recognized for her long-standing support of President Prabowo’s political campaigns. Her appointment marks a significant shift in the agency’s leadership aimed at strengthening governmental initiatives.