Presidential Directive: Minister Suspended Amidst Financial Investigation
- Katsina City News
- 08 Jan, 2024
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In a decisive move to uphold the values of integrity and accountability, President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, effective immediately.
President Tinubu has mandated the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a thorough investigation into the financial transactions of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as its associated agencies.
The suspended Minister is instructed to hand over her duties to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. President Tinubu emphasizes her full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
In parallel, the President has established a panel led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance. This panel is tasked with conducting a comprehensive diagnostic on the financial architecture of social investment programs. The aim is to reform relevant institutions and programs, addressing institutional frailties and restoring public confidence in initiatives designed to benefit disadvantaged households.
These directives, effective immediately, reflect President Tinubu's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the management of Nigeria's commonwealth.