P resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a “thorough and
comprehensive” investigation of the alleged payment of N545
million Humanitarian fund into a private account.


The probe, said Information and National Orientation Minister
Mohammed Idris, is to “ascertain the accuracy and validity of the
reported details.”
Idris added in a statement he personally signed yesterday that anyone
found culpable would be “decisively punished” in line with President
Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to accountability and due
process.
Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ministry and the Office of
the Accountant-General of the Federation are at the centre of the
controversy.
Betta Edu, whose ministry provides leadership and coordinates all
matters relating to humanitarian challenges and poverty alleviation in
country, is also enmeshed in another allegation of diversion of N44
billion National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) cash.
Although NSIPA exonerated the minister of any involvement , the
Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) yesterday called for her immediate
sack and prosecution.
In a statement yesterday, the information minister enjoined Nigerians to
be patient as the government investigates the alleged payment of the
N545 million into an private account.
He, however, reminded the public that his ministry “is the primary source
for verified information” about events and actions of the Federal
Government.
The minister said: “The Ministry of Information and National Orientation
acknowledges the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged
payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian
Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
“We are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure
Nigerians that the government takes these issues most seriously.
“The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people, and committed to
ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilized effectively and
efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians.
“In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and
comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and
validity of the reported details.
“The government is determined to unravel the truth as it relates to this
matter, and assures that appropriate action will be taken to ensure that
any breaches and infractions are identified and decisively punished, in
line with the administration’s commitment to public accountability and
due process.
“The public is advised to note, against the backdrop of various unverified
narratives circulating on the Internet, that the Ministry of Information and
National Orientation, under the leadership of Minister Mohammed Idris, is
the primary source for verified information about events and actions of
the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“Only accurate details will be shared with the public. The ministry is
committed to providing timely updates to keep Nigerians informed about
the progress of the investigation.
“We urge Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds. The
government is focused on ensuring a fair and unbiased process, and the
findings will be communicated duly and transparently to the public.”
PDP demands Edu’s sack
Also yesterday, the PDP demanded Edu’s prosecution over the alleged
diversion of NSIPA’s N44 billion and probe of the N585.2 million
allegedly paid into a private account.
According to the party, only a comprehensive investigation by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of the said fraud
would yield acceptable results.
The opposition party added in a statement by its Spokesman, Debo
Ologunagba, claimed that Edu was “working with two prominent APC
officials in the Presidency and the National Assembly to fleece the
government.
The statement partly reads: “The exposed fraud in the Ministry of
Humanitarian Affairs is just a tip of the iceberg…The continuing stay of
Betta Edu as minister is provocative.
“For emphasis, Section 713 of Nigeria’s Financial Regulations, 2009
provides that “Personal money shall in no circumstances be paid into a
government bank account, nor shall any public money be paid into a
private bank account. An officer who pays public money into a private
account is deemed to have done so with a fraudulent intention.
“A very disturbing information in the public domain indicates that the
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs is allegedly working with two prominent
APC officials in the Presidency and the National Assembly, who are
alleged to be using ministers and other officials of government to divert
billions of naira to personal accounts.
“Additional information reveals that there are moves to use the
suspended National Coordinator of NSIPA, Halima Shehu as a scapegoat
so as to sweep the involvement of the Minister and the said APC leaders
under the carpet.
“What Nigerians demand of President Tinubu at the moment is to
demonstrate commitment to the fight against corruption by immediately
sacking Betta Edu…”
Edu, however ,got the backing of a pro-democracy women group which
called on President Tinubu to ignore all for her removal from office.
The group, Nigeria Women Arise for Democracy, said it has closely
monitored the developments surrounding the rumors of corruption in the
disbursement of social intervention funds by the minister.
National Coordinator of the group, Modupe Salau, said the “campaign of
calumny against Edu appears to be the handiwork of mischief makers
and individuals with vested interests in sabotaging her laudable efforts.”

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Action president

God bless Nigeria

Highest na to sack her put another person, but the stealing will still continue

All na wash!

This lady get bad luck