The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo following the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. NANS alleges that Tunji-Ojo should be probed over his alleged involvement in a N438.1 million consultancy contract with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This was stated in a release signed by NANS President, Pedro Obi, on Tuesday.

Betta Edu was suspended for reportedly transferring N585 million of Federal Government funds into a personal account. There are also claims that a company allegedly owned by Tunji-Ojo, New Planet Project Limited, received N438.1 million for consultancy services from Edu’s ministry.

Tunji-Ojo, speaking on a TV program, admitted his association with the company but stated that he resigned in 2019 when he ran for the House of Representatives. He emphasized that, while he remains a shareholder, he is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

NANS President insists that Tunji Ojo’s involvement in the N438.1 million consultancy fee should also be investigated. The NANS president’s statement expressed concern about the financial misdoings at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, calling for extensive investigation into the spending under the supervision of the suspended Minister, Betta Edu. Furthermore, they emphasized the need for the prosecution of anyone found wanting in accordance with the law.