₦585,000,000 Fraud Allegation Against Me Untrue – Minister In Charge Of Npower Dr. Betta Edu

The Minister in charge of Npower Dr. Betta Edu, has said the ₦585,000,000 fraud allegation against her is untrue, lacks fact and an alleged attempt by mischief makers to frustrate her ministry’s effort in combating corruption.

According to Npower, the minister in charge of Npower, revealed this in a statement posted on her Facebook page on Saturday 6th January 2024.

The minister in charge of Npower was criticized after a leaked memo went viral that the Minister in charge of Npower Dr. Betta Edu instructed the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Mrs Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to make payment of ₦585,000,000 to a private account owned by one Oniyelu Bridget, who the ministry in charge of Npower claimed currently holds a position as the Project Accountant, Grants for Vulnerable Groups (GVG).

The request for the transfer of fund into the private account Oniyelu Bridget is contained in a leaked memo dated December 20th, 2023.

According to Npower, Dr. Betta Edu (the minister in charge of Npower) on Friday 5th January 2024, said the ₦585,000,000 Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG) in four states was authorized and followed due process.

The minister in charge of Npower, Dr. Betta Edu , stated that the allegation is a mere fabrication by her haters who strive to undermine her efforts in her battle against corruption and uplifting the poor, vulnerable and needy from abject poverty.

Dr. Betta Edu the minister in charge of Npower said, “I am writing to address recent news making rounds about alleged fraud within the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation (the ministry in charge of Npower).

“As the minister, I want to assure Nigerians that these claims are untrue and an attempt to frustrate the efforts we are making to tackle corruption and alleviate poverty.

“In the course of our work, we have encountered opposition from forces whose hands may not be clean, but I want to stress that our commitment to transparency, accountability, and eliminating corruption remains unshaken.

“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 collaborative efforts will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the poor and vulnerable. Your trust and support are indispensable as we move through these unwarranted allegations.