Women Affairs Ministry Staff Lock Out Minister in Abuja Over Welfare Concerns

Staff of the Women Affairs Ministry in Abuja locked out Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, accusing her of neglecting their welfare. The workers blocked the ministry's headquarters gate, demanding the minister's removal due to poor management and alleged mismanagement of staff welfare funds.

They claimed the ministry lacked basic work tools and welfare provisions, forcing staff to use personal funds for essentials. The union leader accused the minister's aide of mishandling welfare funds and ignoring accountability appeals.

Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim has not publicly responded to the allegations. The incident highlights discontent among ministry staff over welfare issues and management practices.