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Nigeria’s Tinubu Suspends Humanitarian Affairs Minister in Wake of Financial Investigation
Nigeria’s Tinubu Suspends Humanitarian Affairs Minister in Wake of Financial Investigation
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Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, is the first minister to be suspended by the president Tinubu less than six months after... 09.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The president of Nigeria Bola Tinubu suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs with immediate effect, the president's spokesperson stated on Monday.This is done "in line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians," the statement said.In addition, Tinubu requested the anti-corruption watchdog — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission — "to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving" her ministry.Lastly, Tinubu asked a panel, headed by the Finance Minister, Wale Edun, to evaluate the structure of social protection initiatives targeting impoverished households in order to regain public trust.Earlier in November, another corruption case in Nigeria took a new turn. The Nigeria's high court released former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, who was facing corruption charges, on bail of 300 million naira (about $333,000) and two sureties, local media reported.The Nigerian government accused the former Central Bank Chief of illegaly acquiring 43 vehicles worth 1.2 billion naira (about $1.4 million) between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, he is believed to have authorized a contract for the procurement of 37 Toyota Hilux vehicles worth 854 million naira (nearly $1 million).
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Nigeria’s Tinubu Suspends Humanitarian Affairs Minister in Wake of Financial Investigation
11:37 09.01.2024 (Updated: 12:32 09.01.2024) Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, is the first minister to be suspended by the president Tinubu less than six months after being appointed to the position.
The president of
Nigeria Bola Tinubu suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs with immediate effect, the president's spokesperson
stated on Monday.
This is done "in line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians," the statement said.
In addition, Tinubu requested the
anti-corruption watchdog — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission — "to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving" her ministry.
"The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and she is further directed by the President to fully cooperate with the investigating authorities as they conduct their investigation," the statement read.
Lastly,
Tinubu asked a panel, headed by the Finance Minister, Wale Edun, to evaluate the structure of social protection initiatives targeting impoverished households in order to regain public trust.
Earlier in November, another corruption case in Nigeria took a new turn. The Nigeria's high
court released former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor
Godwin Emefiele, who was facing corruption charges, on bail of 300 million naira (about $333,000) and two sureties, local media reported.
The Nigerian government accused the former Central Bank Chief of illegaly acquiring 43 vehicles worth 1.2 billion naira (about $1.4 million) between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, he is believed to have authorized a contract for the procurement of 37 Toyota Hilux vehicles worth 854 million naira (nearly $1 million).
