The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has described the N585m fraud allegation towards her as baseless and an alleged try by mischief makers to undermine her ministry’s effort in combating corruption.
The embattled minister made this identified in an announcement posted on her Fb web page on Saturday.
The minister got here underneath heavy criticism on Friday after a memo surfaced the place she directed the Accountant-Basic of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to switch N585 million to a personal account owned by one Oniyelu Bridget, who the ministry claimed presently serves because the Undertaking Accountant, Grants for Weak Teams.
The instruction for the fee is contained in a leaked memo dated December 20, 2023.
PUNCH on-line studies that the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on Friday, mentioned the N585.18m grant for susceptible teams in 4 states was authorised and adopted the stipulated due course of of presidency.
Breaking silence on the matter which has since gone viral, the minister famous that the allegation is a mere fabrication by her detractors who search to frustrate her efforts in her battle towards corruption and uplifting the needy.
She mentioned, “I’m writing to deal with latest information circulating about alleged fraud throughout the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation.
“Because the minister, I wish to guarantee you that these claims are baseless and an try and undermine the efforts we’re making to battle corruption and uplift these in want.
“In the middle of our work, we have now encountered resistance from forces whose palms might not be clear, however I wish to emphasise that our dedication to transparency, accountability, and eradicating corruption stays unwavering.
“The challenges we face solely strengthen our resolve to serve with integrity and dedication.
“I imagine within the energy of fact prevailing, and with God as my energy, I’m assured that our collective efforts will proceed to make a constructive impression on the lives of the much less privileged. Your belief and help are invaluable as we navigate by means of these unfounded allegations.