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Sadiya Umar-Farouq, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, has arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).<\/p>\n

Her presence at the Abuja EFCC\u2019s headquarters follows an ongoing probe into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered during her tenure in office, through James Okwete, a contractor.<\/p>\n

At about 10:20 am, the former Minister under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed her arrival at the Commission via X on Monday.<\/p>\n

READ ALSO: Ex-Minister Farouq Didn\u2019t Shun Invitation \u2013 EFCC Clarifies<\/strong><\/p>\n

She posted<\/a>: \u201cI have, at my behest, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour the invitation by the anti-graft agency to offer clarifications in respect of some issues that the commission is investigating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recall that, last week, while citing health challenges, the former Minister officially wrote to the agency seeking an extension of the deadline to meet with the interrogators.<\/p>\n

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