President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Nanik S. Deyang as the new head of the National Nutrition Agency. She succeeds Dadan Hindayana, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization tasked with overseeing the nation’s nutritional health.
The appointment was formally announced by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi during a press conference broadcast live on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. “The President has made the decision to replace the leadership of the National Nutrition Agency,” Prasetyo stated.
Prasetyo explained that the decision to remove the previous leadership came after nearly 18 months of intensive monitoring and evaluation of the agency’s performance. Alongside the removal of Dadan Hindayana, the administration also dismissed two deputy heads, Lodewyk Pusung and Sonny Sanjaya. Prasetyo expressed his gratitude for the trio’s hard work and dedication during their tenure.
To fill the vacancies, President Prabowo has appointed Agustina Arumsari and Major General Trenggono as the new deputy heads of the National Nutrition Agency. Addressing the incoming team, Prasetyo emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, “We hope that the three new leaders of the National Nutrition Agency will promptly begin internal consolidation.”
The administration has set high expectations for the new leadership, urging them to accelerate priority programs, enhance organizational performance, and improve governance. Ultimately, the goal is for the agency to deliver tangible benefits to the public, particularly in efforts to boost the nutritional quality of Indonesia’s human resources and general health.
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Summary
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Nanik S. Deyang as the new head of the National Nutrition Agency, succeeding Dadan Hindayana. This leadership transition also includes the appointment of Agustina Arumsari and Major General Trenggono as the new deputy heads of the organization.
The restructuring follows 18 months of performance evaluation by the administration, which resulted in the dismissal of the previous leadership team. The new appointees are expected to prioritize internal consolidation, improve governance, and accelerate key programs to enhance public nutritional health and human resource quality.