The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds.

The anti-graft agency announced the development in a notice published on its official website on Saturday.

EFCC Releases Details

According to the notice, Farouq, aged 52, is from Zamfara State and her last known address is listed as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.

The EFCC called on members of the public with useful information about her whereabouts to contact any of the commission’s offices nationwide.

Phone numbers for reporting information leading to her arrest were also included in the notice released by the agency.

Court Reportedly Issued Arrest Warrant

Reports indicated that a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, had earlier issued an arrest warrant against the former minister on April 16, 2026.

The warrant was reportedly connected to ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct and abuse of office during her time in government.

Former Buhari Minister Under Scrutiny

Sadiya Umar Farouq was appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development by late former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019.

She was one of the youngest members of Buhari’s cabinet during the administration and oversaw several federal social intervention programmes while in office.

The EFCC’s latest action is expected to intensify public attention on ongoing anti-corruption investigations involving former government officials.