BETA EDU & N585M SCANDAL: Tinubu Finally Orders For Investigation | READ DETAILS
Afnews Editor
Jan 07, 2024
BETA EDU & N585M SCANDAL: Tinubu Finally Orders For Investigation | READ DETAILS
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President Bola Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the N585.2 million scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu.
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday.
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The minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry.
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According to the minister, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people.
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He stressed that the government is committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilized effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians.
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"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 public is advised to note, 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.
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"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.
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"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,ÔÇØ Idris stated.
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