President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into apayment scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation led by Beta Edu.
Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris,made this known in Abuja on Sunday.
He said in a statement that the government acknowledged the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of over N500m into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
He said, “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.”
