The Presidential Palace has issued a clear directive to the three newly appointed high-ranking officials of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN): promptly consolidate internal operations and fortify cross-sectoral coordination. This mandate follows President Prabowo Subianto’s recent overhaul of BGN’s leadership, the institution tasked with overseeing his flagship “Free Nutritious Meal” (MBG) program, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Under President Prabowo’s decision, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang now leads the BGN as its Head. She is joined by Agustina Arumsari and Major General TNI Trenggono, who will serve as her deputies. This leadership transition sees the departure of three former BGN top officials: Dadan Hindayana, Inspector General (Ret.) Sony Sanjaya, and Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.) Lodewyk Pusung.
During a press briefing at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, broadcast via the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel, spokesperson Prasetyo articulated the administration’s expectations. “To the three new leaders of the National Nutrition Agency, we hope for immediate internal consolidation and strengthened coordination across ministries and institutions,” Prasetyo stated, emphasizing the urgency of these actions for effective governance.
Beyond internal and inter-ministerial alignment, the government has also urged the trio of BGN leaders to enhance cooperation with regional administrations, encompassing both provincial and regency/city levels. This comprehensive coordination is crucial to ensure all National Nutrition Agency programs continue to operate optimally and deliver their intended impact. The Gerindra Party politician expressed optimism that the refreshed BGN leadership would accelerate the implementation of Prabowo’s priority programs, concurrently improving the agency’s performance and bolstering its organizational governance.
Prasetyo highlighted the ultimate goal: “to deliver tangible benefits for society, especially in efforts to enhance the quality of nutrition, health, and Indonesia’s human resources.” He further reassured the public that BGN’s vital projects would proceed as planned, even as the government maintains continuous evaluation. Prasetyo firmly stated that public services must not be disrupted, and every unit within BGN is expected to continue its duties diligently according to individual responsibilities.
“The government once again affirms that this change in leadership will not disrupt our commitment to implement the free nutritious meal program carried out by the National Nutrition Agency,” he asserted, dispelling any concerns about potential interruptions to this critical initiative.
Prasetyo explained that President Prabowo’s decision to restructure the National Nutrition Agency’s leadership was based on 1.5 years of meticulous monitoring and evaluation. He elaborated that Prabowo personally oversees and assesses the entire performance of the “Red and White Cabinet” daily, a comprehensive review that includes the National Nutrition Agency. During this rigorous evaluation process, Prabowo received valuable input from diverse stakeholders, including various ministries and the beneficiaries of the MBG program.
Prasetyo revealed that several performance issues within BGN were factors in the Head of State’s considerations. One significant concern related to a lack of discipline in adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). “Furthermore, there were issues concerning discipline in governance, including discipline in maintaining the quality of food that should have been stipulated by the National Nutrition Agency,” he added, pointing to critical areas needing immediate improvement.
The Gerindra Party politician expressed confidence that the change in BGN leadership is expected to rectify these identified shortcomings. He underscored the National Nutrition Agency’s strategic role in supporting the government’s agenda to improve public nutritional quality. Therefore, BGN is mandated to possess robust governance, effective cross-sectoral coordination, “as well as leadership capable of ensuring all programs run on target, on time, and in accordance with the principles of accountability,” Prasetyo concluded, outlining the high standards for the new leadership.
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Summary
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Nanik Sudaryati Deyang as the new Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), alongside deputies Agustina Arumsari and Major General TNI Trenggono. The Presidential Palace has instructed the new leadership to immediately prioritize internal consolidation, improve cross-sectoral coordination, and strengthen cooperation with regional administrations. This restructuring follows a 1.5-year evaluation process that identified critical issues, including lapses in Standard Operating Procedures and concerns regarding food quality management.
The administration aims for this leadership transition to enhance organizational governance and ensure the flagship “Free Nutritious Meal” program continues without disruption. Officials emphasized that the new team must maintain strict accountability to deliver tangible benefits for public health and human resource development. The government remains committed to its mission, expecting the refreshed BGN leadership to implement programs that are consistently on target and effectively managed.