President Bola Tinubu has directed {that a} thorough and complete investigation into the N585.2 million scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu.
The Minister of Data and Nationwide Orientation, Muhammed Idris, disclosed this in a press release he personally signed on Sunday.
The minister acknowledged the issues raised by the general public concerning the alleged cost of funds into a personal account by the Ministry.
Based on the minister, the Federal Authorities, underneath the management of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is clear and accountable to the individuals.
He pressured that the federal government is dedicated to making sure that public funds are allotted and utilized successfully and effectively to handle the wants of Nigerians.
“In mild of current occasions, the President has directed {that a} thorough and complete investigation be carried out to establish the accuracy and validity of the reported particulars.
“The federal government is set to unravel the reality because it pertains to this matter, and assures that applicable motion shall be taken to make sure that any breaches and infractions are recognized and decisively punished, in keeping with the Administration’s dedication to public accountability and due course of.
“The general public is suggested to notice, towards the backdrop of assorted unverified narratives circulating on the Web, that the Ministry of Data and Nationwide Orientation, underneath the management of Minister Mohammed Idris, is the first supply for verified details about occasions and actions of the Federal Authorities of Nigeria.
“Solely correct particulars shall be shared with the general public. The Ministry is dedicated to offering well timed updates to maintain Nigerians knowledgeable in regards to the progress of the investigation.
“We urge Nigerians to train persistence because the investigation unfolds. The federal government is concentrated on making certain a good and unbiased course of, and the findings shall be communicated duly and transparently to the general public,” Idris said.