There aren’t any ambiguities when the identify Dr. Betta Edu is talked about anyplace within the nation no matter current happenings resulting in her suspension and ongoing investigations into the NSIPA scandal by the anti- graft company. There aren’t any doubts that regardless of the media trials that swept throughout Nigeria, extra so, due to the prevalent issues across the hardship being confronted by Nigerians, nothing of substance and power sufficient to nail the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation has been delivered to the fore. Dr. Betta stays a real instance of a set-up, a witch hunt or each.
Liked by many and dependable to the core, Dr. Betta stands out amongst many as an ideal inspiration to the youths and ladies of Nigeria. It was not simply ambition that introduced her to this top of feat however character, dedication, competence and doggedness in pursuit of objectives which can be extra common than private. Among the many many, she was one that the majority Nigerians knew can be appointed minister by this administration due to how she stood and fought for the nice of the occasion and past that, for the unity she epitomizes. Such an individual is an asset that can not be allowed to take that backseat of governance, in any end result.
For a girl who has proven distinctive qualities of character, integrity and goodwill, in all her previous dealings and is quick turning into a job mannequin for the upcoming ladies and younger individuals in Nigeria, this setback is believed by these of us who know her, to positively change into a stepping stone to higher heights.
Because the saying goes “uneasy lies the top that wears the crown”, nobody who has change into an epitome of such grace that Dr. Betta embodies, has ever been ignored of criticisms, mudsling, and even direct opposition because of envy. I’ve little question in my coronary heart that Dr. Betta Edu is popping out free of each allegation of corruption and frau, and above all be reinstalled to complete the nice work she has began.
It’s pertinent that I converse as one who is aware of who Dr. Betta is and what she stands for having recognized her carefully and associated with many who’ve labored carefully along with her previously.
Dr. Betta Edu is that girl who appears to be like past herself to the higher good of others. She is that particular person of absolute love, loyalty and deep respect for humanity. She is a real epitome of philanthropy and empathy, evident in her life rising up, via college days and as an appointee of the Cross River State authorities. The identical unquestionable persona made her Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, give her full and vital help making her rise via the ranks from being an aide to turning into a commissioner, a place she held with unmatched information of efficiency. The identical quintessential character and persuasion are liable for her rise to prominence throughout the All Progressives Congress (APC) to change into the youngest Nationwide Girl Chief the occasion has ever had.
Many might have underrated such an enormous rise to prominence, however I dare state that, that is solely potential with one who has been examined, tried and trusted. She turned the mom of all the ladies within the occasion at a really younger age, but her virtues of respect, honour and unwavering loyalty gave her a spot among the many excessive and mighty.
Little question that with such an enormous profile at a really younger age, one would have unwittingly earned oneself a plethora of haters and envious individuals whose retailers would await a very good time to strike. Dr. Betta has encountered her personal fair proportion of the pie of hatred and envy that nice individuals at all times should style of. It’s superb to notice that after the suspension of the Honourable Minister and even up until now, the voices that accuse her have been drowned by the voices that stand in her favour.
A few of these embrace:
Within the Enterprise Day of tenth January 2024, Osita Chidoka posited that “The Betta Edu saga reveals deep systemic points in authorities”
The publication made clear the systemic points in authorities and never a corruption case towards the Honourable Minister. The minister solely authorised of a memo that’s seen as regular in all MDAs. She didn’t suppose she was doing something out of the books, however when those that are after you begin chasing, no matter they discover turns into your albatross.
The Vanguard Newspaper on the twentieth January 2024, has the next caption – “Alleged N585m fraud: Paperwork reveal Betta Edu’s adherence to due course of – Lawyer
The article went on to indicate how that the Honourable Minister adopted due course of in approvals. This revelation got here from a authorized practitioner and anxious citizen, Barrister Jim Ekpeyong, who is alleged to be conversant with trendy administrative procedures.
Whereas I’d not attempt to pre-empt the outcomes of the continued investigation, the voice of purpose and true patriotism has given us a transparent view as to the problems that befell the Honourable Minister.
Like they cried to Pilate within the days of Jesus – “crucify him, crucify him…” for a person who has completed no mistaken, we perceive why the problems come up towards her. Just like the “Son of man”, she solely helped the poor, checked within the needy, certain their wounds and gave them hope of a greater tomorrow. Her imaginative and prescient to assist change the lives of the helpless and extraordinary residents of her beloved nation is on the core of her being. She nonetheless talks about it each day and in each dialog. Such ardour is unequalled in our days. Her solely crime was to make open and clear, what others used alternative to loot previously. She created a verifiable and clear register of Nigerians eligible for social welfare scheme in a really quick time. Not like previously when billions of Naira was spent with none verifiable information, Dr. Betta has reached out to Nigerians, down to each Native Authorities Space and Ward, in poverty alleviation help schemes no matter political leanings. She has handled all Nigerians as one. Her information are actually enviable inside this very quick interval of serving as minister.
We now wait to see what the federal government will do within the coming days. Will an harmless laborious employee and lover of Nigerians be thrown away and pushed underneath the bus, whereas these, who via corruption, have fought her, rejoice? Will the federal government of our Expensive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu do the appropriate factor to reinstate her to her place of ardour for posterity and justice? We wait to see…
Chief Martins Ojeka
A involved citizen and diplomat.
