Home News Finance Alleged Laundering: Former Minister Apologise to EFCC for Not Honouring Invitation
FinanceNews

Alleged Laundering: Former Minister Apologise to EFCC for Not Honouring Invitation

483

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has issued an apology to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for her failure to appear before the commission to address queries regarding an alleged laundering of N37.1 billion during her tenure.

The former minister was summoned to explain at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on January 3, 2024, concerning the alleged fraudulent activities under her leadership.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed that Farouq expressed her inability to immediately comply with the commission’s request, citing reasons she is presently indisposed. Despite this, the EFCC has emphatically instructed her to honour the invitation without further delay, he noted. 

The investigation revolves around suspected financial improprieties amounting to N37.1 billion, purportedly laundered during her tenure through a contractor named James Okwete. 

This development follows the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to unravel financial irregularities within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

Buhari's Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Over N37Billion Fraud | Sahara Reporters

About The Author

Related Articles

NewsTravel

Chad Suspends Visas for US Citizens in Response to Trump’s Recent Travel Ban

Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens,...

FinanceNews

Ghana Places INTERPOL Red Notice on Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta

Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken...

Seyi Tinubu flying presidential jet
News

Tinubu’s Silence on Son’s Use of Presidential Jet Draws Contrast with Mongolian PM’s Resignation

President Bola Tinubu has been criticised over the apparent misuse of state...

Umo Join APC
NewsPolitics

Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Dumps PDP Following West Africa Weekly’s Report

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially dumped the Peoples...