Last week, the former minister was invited by the anti-graft agency following a probe into her activities during her tenure in the ministry over the past six years. The investigation centered around the alleged laundering of N37,170,855,753.44 that occurred under her watch through a contractor named James Okwete.
According to officials from the anti-graft agency, the former minister was asked to appear before interrogators at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja by 10:00 am on Tuesday. It was revealed that other officials who had worked with her were also invited on different days to shed light on the ministry’s affairs during the past six years.
In response to the ongoing investigation, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of Halima Shehu as the Chief Executive Officer and National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
The former minister’s invitation and subsequent suspension have raised concerns about corruption and mismanagement within government institutions. Many are urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover any wrongdoing and ensure justice is served.
As the investigation continues, the anti-graft agency is expected to diligently scrutinize evidence and statements from all parties involved in order to determine the full extent of the alleged misconduct. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the fight against corruption in the country and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Further updates on the investigation and any subsequent legal actions will be provided as more information becomes available.
