Tinubu Suspends Minister Betta Edu and Orders EFCC Investigation

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, with immediate effect. The suspension is in line with Tinubu's commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of Nigeria's resources.

The President has directed the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as associated agencies. Dr. Betta Edu is instructed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry and fully cooperate with the investigating authorities.

Additionally, a panel, headed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive diagnostic on the financial architecture and framework of social investment programs. The aim is to reform relevant institutions and programs to eliminate institutional frailties and regain public confidence in the initiative.

These directives are effective immediately.