No Officials From Humanitarian Affairs Ministry  Have Been Cleared In Ongoing Probe— EFCC

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission has said no officials from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs have been cleared in ongoing investigations into financial misappropriation.

This is as the EFCC disclosed that it has recovered N32.7 billion and $445,000 in the ongoing investigation.

It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, including the erstwhile chief executive officer of the now suspended National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, over alleged financial impropriety.

Following the suspension, the EFCC has consequently launched investigation into the Ministry.

The anti-graft agency made this clarification in a terse statement made available on Sunday, adding that fraudulent dealings related to Covid-19 funds, World Bank loans, and Abacha loot have also been uncovered.

It added that, “Banks involved in the fraud are being investigated, with Managing Directors providing useful statements.

“Public support in reporting Naira abuse and of the economy is appreciated, Dollarization inwith increased awareness of the issue.

“The EFCC is committed to prosecuting those involved in Naira abuse, having in mind that a new task force came into operation since February 7, 2024.

“Several celebrities are under investigation for Naira abuse, with some providing statements and more likely to be invited for questioning.

“The EFCC maintains its no-sacred-cow approach, warning the public to comply with laws against the crime.”