Following the continued vacancy created by the suspension of erstwhile Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, due to alleged fraud, a group known as the Concerned Northern Forum, (CNF), has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to urgently appoint a new minister to replace her.
The CNF, in a statement signed by its chairman, Aliu Sanni Mohammed, emphasized “the urgent need for a competent and selfless person to fill this critical role, especially in light of the current administration’s unfavorable policies impacting the most vulnerable Nigerians”.
The group urged Tinubu to expedite action on the appointment of a new minister who possesses the integrity, expertise and commitment to serve the Nigerian populace effectively.
The statement maintained that the CNF believes that the appointment of a dedicated minister is crucial to restoring public confidence and ensuring that essential humanitarian programs continue without disruption.
