President Tinubu Has Directed Investigations Into Corruption Allegations Against Humanitarian Minister – Information Minister, Idris
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The internet space has been awash with different concerns by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and its Minister, Dr Betta Edu
In a bid to address these concerns, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has issued a statement to address the widespread information and assure Nigerians that the Government taking the issue most seriously.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister noted that 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.
He said 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.
According to the Minister, the government is determined to unravel the truth as it relates to the matter, and assured 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.
The Minister advised the public to note, that against the backdrop of various unverified narratives circulating on the Internet, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, is the primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria hence only accurate details will be shared with the public.
He assured that the Ministry is committed to providing timely updates to keep Nigerians informed about the progress of the investigation and urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds.
The Minister, stressed that government is focused on ensuring a fair and unbiased process, promising that the findings will be communicated duly and transparently to the public in due course.
