Posted 3/2/2024, 8:56:24 PM
Finance Minister Relocates Poverty Alleviation Programs, Raising Concerns Over Changes
- Finance minister Wale Edun has relocated social investment programs from Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to Ministry of Finance
- Panel recommended programs resume under new board led by Edun to help poor and vulnerable Nigerians
- Move raises concerns as President Tinubu previously said programs should be under Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
- Officials fear decision could lead to changes in programs' leadership and operations
- Some say move is illegal as laws place social investment programs under Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs