The Nigerian Government, has revealed the position of President Bola Tinubu regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday, said the government is aware of the narratives circulating widely and wishes to assure Nigerians that it is taking issues most seriously.
FG said that the administration of Tinubu, is bound to maintain transparency and accountability to the people, and is 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,” he said.
“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 Ministry advised the public to depend on the ministry as their primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“We urge Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds,” it added.
