The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its investigation into the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation by summoning 20 senior directors and officials for questioning.
The move follows a comprehensive report and recommendations submitted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Sources reveal that the probe aims to uncover financial improprieties spanning various projects and programs since the ministry’s creation in 2019.
The collaboration between the EFCC and ICPC has already yielded significant results, intercepting and recovering N50 billion from the ministry and thwarting attempts to embezzle the funds.
The investigation involves high-ranking officials, including the suspended minister Betta Edu and ex-minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq.
