Pro-Tinubu Group Lobbies For New Humanitarian Minister

The national leadership of a pro-Tinubu group, Tinubu Presidential Ambassadors of Nigeria and Diaspora (TPAND) has hinted at the appointment of a new minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

Recall that the current minister, Dr Betta Edu, was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, over the alleged payment of N585 million humanitarian fund meant for payment of grants to vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Cross River and Ogun states. into a private account.

She has since reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify what happened.

Several groups have urged Tinubu to replace the suspended minister.

However, TPAND hinted at a having a new minister for the ministry while commending its coordinator in the New York, United States, Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga Ecton, for mobilising support for the then candidate Tinubu as well as making a huge impact in the development of the society.

TPAND is a political support group that campaign for the victory of President  Bola Tinubu in the polls across Nigeria and in Diaspora.

At a press conference in Abuja, the director general of TPAND, Hon Engr. Yusuff Hussaini, said Ecton has continued to provide support for Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that she mobilised overwhelming support for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said, “Today as usual, we are here to celebrate one of our own Amazon and a great achiever of success in all spheres of life. A Princess and High Chief, our coordinator and benefactor who stood on her ground throughout the campaign and the electioneering processes canvassing tirelessly from States and Provinces across the United States of America for our dear Party APC and for the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in particular.

“A renowned Humanitarian per excellence and an advocate of peace, representing Africa and Nigerians in the Diaspora. Princess Chitachi is a trailblazing philanthropist whose passion for service and her unwavering commitment to helping those in need led to the founding of the When In Need Foundation (WIN). Through WIN, she has positively impacted the lives of over countless individuals by providing essential resources and funding for education, agriculture, and healthcare in various communities in Nigeria.”

While reeling out her further achievements, Engr. Hussaini said in 2022, Dr. Chetachi and her TPAND New York Members engaged other Nigerians in the Diaspora on electioneering sensitization and mandating them on a proxy vote for the APC during the general election.

According to him, as a global leading Humanitarian, Dr. Chetachi singlehandedly produced thousands of campaign materials and food stuffs for the people in remote areas of Nigeria through TPAND.