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Former NHIS executive secretary Usman Yusuf arrested by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), over alleged misconduct and fraudulent practices.
EFCC operatives raided Yusuf’s residence on Wednesday, leading to his arrest. According to the commission, he is set to be arraigned on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Yusuf’s troubles stem from a petition submitted to the previous administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health, alleging financial misconduct. In 2019, Buhari relieved him of his position, seven months after a fact-finding panel recommended his dismissal over the alleged mismanagement of ₦919 million.