Leaked Memo Reveals Gbajabiamila’s Approval of N3bn for Betta Edu

A leaked memo from the Chief of Staff’s office has shed light on the controversy surrounding the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu.

The document reveals that President Bola Tinubu had approved a N3 billion contract for verifying the National Social Register, a program established under the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

The memo, dated September 18 and signed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, confirms the President’s green light for the N3 billion expenditure from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund.

The document was titled “CONVEYANCE OF APPROVAL; RE: APPEAL TO USE N3,000,000,000.00 (THREE BILLION NAIRA) FROM THE COVID-19 PALLIATIVE FUND FOR VERIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIAL REGISTER.”

In the memo, Gbajabiamila wrote, “The above subject refers. 2. be informed that Mr President has approved the release of N3,000,000,000.00 (Three Billion Naira) only, from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund for the verification of the National Social Register.”

The memo has sparked further debate and controversy over the use of the COVID-19 funds and the involvement of the Chief of Staff in the approval process.

As the investigation into the matter continues, it remains to be seen what further revelations may come to light.