By Godwin Ajom In line with the long awaited cabinet reshuffle by the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Dr Betta Edu, former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has been replaced with Dr. Nentanwe Yilwatda, as the new head of the ministry while John Owan Enoh has been redeployed as Minister for State, Industry,
A few days ago I wrote an article entitled “Betta Edu; the Continuity of the President’s Courage”. Where I stated that inter alia, there must be continuity in the President’s courage. It takes courage to suspend your minister, it takes courage to investigate her, it takes courage to declare what the investigation has found with
By Patrick Obia After seven hours of tight grilling, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Betta Edu. The former minister was invited by the anti-graft agency to answer questions concerning alleged financial misconduct in her ministry. Having quizzed from 11:AM to 6:PM,
The controversy about the request by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Accountant General, as widely reported, is only a reflection of the systemic failure in our public service. I will point out a few issues while we await the outcome of the investigation. Before I proceed, it is evident
By Patrick Obia The Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu was denied access to see President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, shortly she was suspended indefinitely over alleged financial misconduct. The under-fire suspended Minister was under investigation over alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA). A statement
By Patrick Obia The President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, Senator Bola Ahmad Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu with immediate effect. The under-fire suspended Minister has been under investigation over alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA). A statement on
In all the places she has visited, Dr. Edu spread the message of hope, mingled and empathized with the vulnerable, and distributed relief items. Her message of hope is clear and succinct: “The goal is to get everybody wherever they are out of poverty and humanitarian crises… We will close all gaps to ensure Nigerians
The Federal Government on Monday said it plans to raise Five billion Dollars annually to fund its Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council for its establishment. The fund is part of wider efforts by the Government, which plans to expand its social register and lift a projected