By Halimah Olamide
The Federal government on Sunday said it has moved to investigate the allegations of approval of payments of N585m into a private account in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris while stating the position of Government said the Bola Tinubu government is transparent in its dealings and would therefore not ignore narratives that are ongoing over the alleged approval by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Betta Edu.
“We are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure Nigerians that the Government takes these issues most seriously,” the Minister said
Insisting the Tinubu government is transparent and accountable to the people, the Minister added that it os 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.” The minister stated
The minister also advised members of the public to note that against the backdrop of various unverified narratives circulating on the Internet, that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, under the leadership of Minister Mohammed Idris, is the primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“Only accurate details will be shared with the public. 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.”