Betta Edu: 14 reasons why Tinubu should reinstate suspended minister
The Middle Belt Pan-Nigerian Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate Dr Betta Edu as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs.
The appeal was conveyed by Dr Danladi Ceceko Dangana, the forum’s spokesperson, on Saturday, January 20.
In a press statement released to the media, the forum emphasized that Dr Edu’s suspension, related to transferring funds to a civil servant’s private account, should not overshadow her notable achievements and steadfast commitment to addressing poverty and humanitarian crises in Nigeria.
The forum highlighted Dr Edu’s exemplary dedication and significant accomplishments during her brief tenure as minister, stressing the importance of recognising her contributions.
Betta Edu’s achievements
Some of these achievements include:
- UNICEF project: Securing a substantial commitment of 270 million USD from UNICEF bolstering Nigeria’s capacity to integrate humanitarian response and emergencies, aligning with the overarching goal of eradicating poverty.
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Partnership with foreign development agencies:
Actively cultivating support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other global partners, emphasizing collaboration to address humanitarian crises and expedite poverty alleviation comprehensively, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Proactively seeking military assistance to prevent humanitarian crises and expanding the social register to cover vulnerable groups such as families, widows, and impoverished ex-military personnel’s.
Meanwhile, the presidency has released a fresh update on the ongoing corruption investigation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. It was confirmed that the investigation has intensified, and the anti-graft agencies involved are making headway.
However, it was revealed that instruction from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that no culprits should be spared.
