By Onyema Dike The Nigerian blogosphere has been roiled over the past week with news of the suspension of the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Her travails began with news that she had approved the payment of N585m into the accounts of one Oniyelu Bridget, described as Project Accountant
Her travails began with news that she had approved the payment of N585 million into the accounts of one Oniyelu Bridget, described as Project Accountant Grants for Vulnerable People.
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Beneficiaries of the Nigerian government’s empowerment scheme, N-Power, under the umbrella of the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries, Batch ‘C’, have written to President Bola Tinubu, asking him to take action regarding their unpaid stipends. The beneficiaries asked the President to summon the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, for questioning over the nonpayment of their nine-month stipends.
The National Social Investment Management System (NASIMS) says only N-Power beneficiaries with failed payment issues will be considered for settlement.