The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has declared that the allegations of fraud rocking her Ministry is baseless and unfounded.
Edu added that the claims of fraud are also unfounded and an attempt to stymie the efforts she is making to fight corruption and uplift those in need – the vulnerable Nigerians.
The Minister stated this on Saturday, January 6 on her verified Facebook page shortly after the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) had also issued a statement clarifying why Edu’s over N585m payment request was not honoured.
Edu noted that in the course of her work, she has encountered resistance from forces whose hands may not be clean, but emphasised that her commitment to transparency, accountability, and eradicating corruption remains unwavering.
She stated, “I am writing to address recent news circulating about alleged fraud within the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation. As the minister, I want to assure you that these claims are baseless and an attempt to undermine the efforts we are making to fight corruption and uplift those in need.
“In the course of our work, we have encountered resistance from forces whose hands may not be clean, but I want to emphasize that our commitment to transparency, accountability, and eradicating corruption remains unwavering. The challenges we face only strengthen our resolve to serve with integrity and dedication.
“I believe in the power of truth prevailing, and with God as my strength, I am confident that our collective efforts will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the less privileged. Your trust and support are invaluable as we navigate through these unfounded allegations.
“Thank you for standing by our mission to bring positive change to the lives of those who need it most.”
