House Of Representatives Urged Federal Government To Resume Npower

Nigeria's House of Representatives has persuaded the federal government to resume Npower. The call comes two months after the suspension of Betta Edu, the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation over allegations of misappropriation of funds. Reports suggest the anti-graft agency the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has submitted interim reports suggesting prosecution for Betta Edu and Ms Halima Shehu, the suspended coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency. 

According to Npower News, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's panel, led by Finance Minister Wale Edun, suggested moving the social investment programmes including Npower from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Ministry of Finance. Despite ongoing investigations and proposed reforms, the House of Representatives clamours for the resumption of these social investment programmes including Npower.