The suspension of the executive
secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has raised concerns. Usman Yusuf was suspended because there have been allegations of fraud and
other accusations. Mr Yusuf was directed to hand over to the next most senior
General Manager in the agency Isaac Adewole, the Minister of Health has
explained why he directed the Chief Executive Officer of National Health
Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf. He is to proceed on three months
suspension with immediate effect following various accusations. Mrs Boade
Akinola, Director, Media and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health made
this known in a statement on Friday, July 7 in Abuja. According to NAN, Mrs
Akinola quoted the minister as saying the suspension was a result of various
allegations and petitions against Mr Yusuf.
To get to the bottom of the matter,
the minister also directed the setting up of an investigative committee to look
in the various allegations in accordance with the Public Service Rules. Mr
Akinola further quoted the minister as saying the suspension was also to allow
for uninterrupted investigation. Following his suspension, he was directed to hand
over to the next most senior General Manager in the agency. He advised staff of
the agency to be law abiding, vigilant and safeguard all government properties
including valuable documents.
It was earlier reported that the
suspension was reportedly approved on Thursday, July 6, with immediate effect,
almost a year after the 54-year-old health expert took over the health
insurance provider on July 29, 2016.
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