The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday interrogated the immediate past Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over her alleged involvement in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to N138.4 million during the disbursement of the ministry’s 2023 budgeted funds.
The former minister reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11 am on Thursday, where she was questioned regarding her alleged role in the fraud.
Investigations by EFCC revealed that funds donated for the P-Bat Cares for Women Initiative were allegedly diverted for her personal enrichment.
It will be recalled that she was among the ministers President Bola Tinubu relieved of their duties in October 2024.
Uju Kennedy Ohanenye was appointed Minister of Women Affairs by Tinubu on 21 August 2023.