Nigeria's Humanitarian Affairs Minister Suspended Over Financial Misconduct Allegations

Betta Edu faces scrutiny for directing grants for vulnerable groups into a private account, sparking public outrage and calls for her dismissal.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over allegations of suspicious financial transactions.
The suspension comes after local media reported that Edu directed 585 million naira ($661,000) worth of grants for vulnerable groups to be paid into a private account.
The minister's office has defended the decision, claiming it followed due process, and Edu has denied any wrongdoing.
Many Nigerians have criticized the use of a private bank account for the grants program and called for Edu to be fired.
Edu's predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has also reported to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as it investigates alleged corruption during her tenure.