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Institution

Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development

Buhari-era ministry created in 2019 to oversee Nigeria's social-protection portfolio (NSIP, CCT, NSSNCO, Rapid Response Register). Sadiya Umar Farouq was its inaugural minister, 2019–2023. The EFCC's 21-count charge against her and Permanent Secretary Bashir Nura Alkali alleges misappropriation of $1.3m and ₦746.6m linked to its programmes.

Sources

SOURCE-01Channels TV (2026-05-09)
Channels TV, 9 May 2026www.channelstv.com/2026/05/09/effc-declares-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-wanted/

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