Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are questioning a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, over alleged involvement in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦138m
The funds were allegedly misappropriated during the disbursement of the 2023 budgeted allocation for the ministry.
A top source within the commission disclosed to Punch that the former minister arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11 a.m. on Thursday and was interrogated by operatives regarding her alleged involvement in the fraud.
The source said, “Investigators are questioning former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over her alleged role in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds totaling ₦138,413,253.89.
“She arrived at the commission’s headquarters around 11am on Thursday and is currently facing interrogators over her alleged involvement in the fraud.
“Investigations by the EFCC revealed that funds donated for the P-Bat Cares for Women Initiative were diverted for her personal enrichment.”
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