Reinstated NHIS boss yet to resume – Official

Prof. Usman Yusuf, the reinstated boss of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is yet to resume work. Mr Ayo Osinlu, Head, Media and Public Relations of NHIS, confirmed this to newsmen in Abuja.

Osinlu told newsmen that: “NHIS Executive Secretary, Prof. Usman Yusuf is yet to resume  after his reinstatement by the Federal Government on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

“The Acting Executive Secretary, Malam Attahiru Ibrahim, and the Minister of Health, Prof. Issac Adewole, were invited to the Presidential Villa and we are waiting the outcome of the meeting,” he said.

President Muhammadu Buhari has recalled the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, who was suspended by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on July 6, 2017.In a letter with reference number, ‘SH/COS/10/6/A/29’, signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, the President informed the minister of Yusuf’s recall, adding that he (Yusuf) had been “admonished to work harmoniously with the minister.”
The letter sent to the minister on February 6,2018 confirmed the new development, Adewole only said, “Yes, what you have heard is true.” He refused to answer any further inquiries about the issue.

Economic Confidential recalls that Yusuf was suspended in June 2017 by Adewole following allegations of gross misconduct.

Normalcy seems to have returned to the premises of the agency while security agents were seen keeping vigil.