President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation of an alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said, the President directed that a comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details.
Idris said, the government was determined to unravel the truth as it relates to the matter and assures that appropriate action would be taken to ensure that any breaches and infractions identified are decisively punished, in line with the Administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process.
He said, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people and committed to ensuring that public funds allocated are utilized effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians.
He advised the public to note that against the backdrop of various unverified narratives circulating on the Internet, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, under his leadership, is the primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The Minister assures that only accurate details will be shared with the public, adding that 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”, he noted.
