Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has issued an apology for declining the invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Farouq, who was summoned to address questions regarding the alleged laundering of N37.1 billion during her tenure, expressed regret for not appearing before the commission.
According to Dele Oyewale, the spokesman for the EFCC, Farouq communicated her apology to the anti-graft agency, citing her current unavailability to attend the scheduled session. Despite her explanation, the EFCC has instructed her to promptly honor the invitation without further delay.
In a related development, the suspended National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has voluntarily reported to the EFCC. While providing necessary information to the agency’s interrogators, Shehu is not detained and is expected to report to the commission daily until the investigation concludes.
The unfolding events indicate an active pursuit of accountability by the EFCC in addressing allegations of financial irregularities, underscoring the commitment to a thorough and transparent investigative process.
