Sadiya Umar Farouq, the ex-Minister, has not shown up for a planned meeting with the EFCC. This meeting was supposed to address accusations of her involvement in a purported theft of N37.1 billion during her time in office.
The invitation specified a 10:00 am arrival time, which she has not adhered to, raising concerns.
The inquiry revolves around potential financial misconduct during her leadership, particularly focusing on the suspected laundering of N37.1 billion through contractor James Okwete.
Despite being summoned, she has not reported to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
Other ministry officials have also been called upon to shed light on the ministry’s operations over the past four years.
President Bola Tinubu swiftly suspended Halima Shehu, CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), pending an investigation.
Halima Shehu, detained by the EFCC after her suspension, is allegedly linked to the movement of N17 billion from NSIPA accounts to suspicious ones within a week.
The EFCC, acting on reports of unauthorized transactions, recommended her suspension for a thorough investigation.
Operatives arrested Halima Shehu around 8 pm, searching her home and office before detaining her for questioning at 9:00 pm.
The EFCC is also reportedly targeting a director at the agency believed to be involved in substantial payments to the suspicious accounts.
The National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA) has come under scrutiny due to concerns about how well it manages programs such as N-Power and Conditional Cash Transfer.
Questions have been raised regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency in implementing these initiatives.
Critics have expressed doubts about whether NSIPA is successfully achieving its intended goals and delivering tangible benefits to the intended beneficiaries.
This scrutiny has prompted discussions about the need for improvements and reforms within the agency to ensure that the programs it oversees have a meaningful and positive impact on the individuals and communities they are designed to support.
