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N438m Contract: Presidency Summons Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Presidential Villa.

Osun Defender gathered that the summon follows the controversy that has hitched the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and the award of a consultancy contract to the tune of N438 million, for the National Social Register to New New Planet Projects Ltd, a company he is a beneficial owner.

The meeting is expected to take place on Tuesday afternoon.

Osun Defender had earlier reported that Mr. Tunji-Ojo is a Person with Significant Control in the company as at the 14th of November, 2023, and a major shareholder in the company, according to the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC record.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu was suspended from office by President Tinubu on Monday for financial irregularities and mismanagement of public funds.

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