The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has called on the NYSC to immediately release its findings on
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has called on the NYSC to immediately release its findings on the status of Adeosun. A former Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), and a former Director of Mobilisation, Anthony Ani, had said there was no way the agency could have issued a certificate of exemption to the minister since she was not qualified for it having graduated below the age of 30. The NYSC had said it was investigating the matter but has kept mum for nearly a week.
In his reaction, however, Prof Sagay said the NYSC would need to clear the air as soon as possible to prevent speculations and further distractions. He said, “To start with, without expressing an opinion on the validity of the exemption certificate or not, we have been preaching transparency in government operations since the time we came to power. As far as I know, Mrs. Adeosun is one of the best ministers we have ever had in terms of skills, transparency and accountability. She has excelled and she is a very valuable member of this government.
“But, I think the onus should be on the NYSC since she applied and got a certificate. If that is not contradicted, they should just leave her alone but if it is contradicted, then there would be an issue to consider. So, as far as I am concerned, there is nothing against her right now. Yes, the NYSC should come clean since they have all the records. Let them come out with what they have so that the lady would be able to defend herself if necessary.”
