Following the scandal that has rocked the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs over alleged fraud, President Bola Tinubu has ordered investigation into alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja calling on the general public to desist from circulating wrong information..
This was contained in the statement signed by the Minister, where he stressed that the Tinubu’s administration is committed to transparency and has zero tolerance for corruption.
According to the statement, “We are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure Nigerians that the government takes these issues most seriously.
“The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people.
“It is committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilised effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians,” he said.
The minister disclosed that the federal government is determined to unravel the truth as it related to the matter and the report will be made public.
Although his ministry acknowledged the concerns raised by the public over the allegation, but say that investigation is already ongoing calling on the public to avoid circulating unverified claims and misinformation.
He added that the order by the president was to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details.
However, he assured that appropriate action would be taken to ensure that any breaches and infractions were identified and decisively punished, in line with the administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process.
The statement added, “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,” he said
Idris assured that the findings would be communicated duly and transparently to the public.
NAN
