A political pressure group on the aegis of Northern Progressives for Good Governance (NPGG), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Dr. Chetachi Ecton as replacement for the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu.
It said that the appointment of Dr. Ecton as a Minister, will enthrone an inclusive leadership that will secure and augment the plight of vulnerable Nigerians giving her enormous contributions to the society in her capacity as the President of ‘The When In Need Foundation’.
In a statement on Monday, January 22, 2024, which was jointly signed by Comrade Istifanus Jacob and Abubakar Isa, Coordinator and Secretary respectively, said that the appointment of Dr. Chetachi as a replacement for Edu who is currently under EFCC investigation following allegations of corrupt practices, will ensure a practical demonstration of transparent leadership in the country that would consolidate the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu.
The group noted that Dr. Ecton remain one of the greatest contributors to humanity not just to her people but, to the Northern region inclusive, adding that her service to humanity has placed her above many Nigerians, stressing that such an individual deserved to be rewarded with a bigger responsibility.
The statement further said; “Dr. Chetachi has an engrained passion for developing mindset, orientation, and focus in improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians. She has over the years taken a giant stride in empowering thousands of farmers, women, widows, and physically challenged as well as promoting children’s education in the North.
“She has lined up numerous programs that help particularly in improving agriculture, where farmers were provided with modern seedlings, fertilizer and cash. Most of her beneficiaries were drawn across the country without regard to tribe, religion, or ethnicity.
“She has traversed the length and breadth of many countries in her mission of uplifting the vulnerable elements of the society.
“Nigerians need someone with proven integrity, an independent mind, and a detribalized Nigerian who will protect the interest of the masses and deliver dividends of democracy to the downtrodden and not someone who will amass public wealth,” the group said.
