President BOLA TINUBU has ordered a thorough probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation led by BETTA EDU.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, made this known in a statement.

Controversy had enveloped EDU’s alleged involvement in the approval of 585.198 million naira to be disbursed into a personal account.

IDRIS said considering recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details.

According to him, the government is determined to unravel the truth as it relates to this matter and ensure that appropriate action will be taken to guarantee that any breaches and infractions are identified and decisively punished, in line with the Administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process. 

The information minister said Nigerians would be informed of the progress of the investigation.

He also maintained that the government is focused on ensuring a fair and unbiased process, and the findings will be communicated duly and transparently to the public.