The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered a total sum of N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under former minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk. He is also linked with 143 bank accounts in 12 commercial banks in which 134 accounts are corporate accounts linked to different companies. Umar-Farouq was the pioneer Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. “The monies were sent to 38 bank accounts domiciled in five legacy commercial banks. Nigerians deserve to know what happened in the aviation sector, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and other sectors.

Source: Punch December 24, 2023 18:50 UTC