President Bola Tinubu has ordered investigation into alleged payment of N585 million into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
This followed a memo that revealed that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, asked the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Oluwatoyin Madein, to pay N585 million to a private account belonging to one Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola.
Reacting to the development in a statement on Sunday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, said President Tinubu led administration is committed to transparency and has zero tolerance for corruption.
“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 Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people.
“It is committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilised effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians,” he said.
The minister said the federal government was determined to unravel the truth as it related to the matter.
.Idris said that his ministry acknowledged the concerns raised by the public over the allegation.
He added that the order by the president was to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details.
Idris assured that appropriate action would be taken to ensure that any breaches and infractions were identified and decisively punished, in line with the administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process.
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The Minister, however cautioned against dissemination of unverified claims by the people
“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,” he saud
Idris assured that the findings would be communicated duly and transparently to the public.