Administrative Leave for Nigeria's Health Insurance Scheme Boss

Usman Yusuf, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, has been told to take administrative leave immediately to allow an investigative panel carry out its task without interference. The executive secretary was suspended by the scheme's governing board over allegations of financial infractions and abuse of office.

Usman Yusuf, Executive Secretary.

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