N585m fraud: Tinubu orders probe into Edu’s malfeasance, vows to punish infraction

• The minister said probity, transparency and accountability were the hallmark of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to punish those indicted in the N585.2 million scandal rocking the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

This is as he ordered a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the alleged malfeasance of Beta Edu, the minister of the ministry, who has been in the eye of the storm over the scandal.

Tinubu’s directive is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris.

The minister said probity, transparency and accountability was the hallmark of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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.

He also admonished the public to be cautious of the report they read as his ministry is the only source of information regarding the matter.

“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.