The Nigerian government has suspended its Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris over alleged misappropriation of N80 billion.
ASHENEWS published on Monday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arrested Idris over the alleged fraud.
In a letter addressed to Idris, the Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed Honourable Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning on Wednesday, said the suspension followed “your recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of diversion of funds and money laundering.
“I write to convey your suspension from work without pay effective 18” May, 2022. This is to allow for proper and unhindered investigation in to the serious allegations in line with Public Service Rules 030406.
“During this period, you are not expected to attend to your place of work or contact any official in your office except for any disciplinary hearing that may be advised.
“Also, it is expected that you will strictly comply with any instructions that will be forwarded to you in your current location or your known recorded address as stipulated in the extant rules,” the letter reads.
