In a leaked internal memo dated November 6, 2023, Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, approved funds for flight tickets and airport taxis for her ministry's staff to Kogi — a state without an airport.
The memo, titled 'The Disbursement Under the 2023 Grant for Vulnerable Groups Programmes in Kogi State, 2023,' sought N72,374,500 for the minister's "advanced team" to attend an "event" in Kogi.
Each team member received N200,000 for flight tickets, N20,000 for airport taxi, and additional expenses. Notably, Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello had previously sought funds for an airport in the state.
This development adds to the controversies surrounding Edu, including a recent leaked memo instructing the transfer of N585 million to a private account, prompting calls for investigation and disciplinary action.
Edu has denied any wrongdoing amidst growing public outrage
