Tinubu Orders Probe Into N545 Million Humanitarian Fund Transfer Into Private Account

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged payment of N585.2 million into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, according to the Minister of Information.

VerseNews reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday.

The government is committed to transparency and accountability, and a comprehensive inquiry will be conducted to verify the reported details.

The Ministry of Information assures the public that accurate information will be shared, and the investigation’s progress will be communicated transparently.

The government urges patience as it focuses on a fair and unbiased process to address any identified breaches.

“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.

“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,” Idris stated.