{"id":109981,"date":"2024-01-08T07:28:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T06:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=109981"},"modified":"2024-01-08T07:28:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T06:28:02","slug":"bettagate-scandals-fg-launches-probe-into-financial-transactions-by-humanitarian-affairs-minister-beta-edu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/bettagate-scandals-fg-launches-probe-into-financial-transactions-by-humanitarian-affairs-minister-beta-edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Bettagate Scandals: FG launches probe into financial transactions by Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Beta Edu"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1787462438124916276\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has addressed circulating narratives on payments made by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nIdris issued the statement to address the widespread information circulating regarding the use of public funds by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cThe Ministry of Information and National Orientation acknowledges the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure Nigerians that the Government takes these issues most seriously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people, and committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilized effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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\u2019s commitment to public accountability and due process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnly 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds. 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