The attention of the Federal Ministry of Finance has been drawn to an online publication – Akelicious, insinuating that the Ministry under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun and the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya has awarded some contracts to the tune of N13 Billion Naira between February and June 2024 without following due process.
- The Ministry wishes to unequivocably state that at no time were such contracts awarded without due process. These claims are not only unfounded but also malicious, aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, as well as the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya.
- The Ministry further wishes to state that all contracts awarded between February and June 2024 were done in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and other relevant laws and regulations. Any insinuation of corruption or irregularities as claimed in the publication is baseless and without merit.
- The Ministry is committed to transparency and accountability in its operations. It also recognises the role of the media in ensuring transparency, accountability, and good governance and thus, urges the media to always cross check all information before going to the press as it will not hesitate to take legal action against any individual or organization that seeks to damage its reputation through false and malicious publications.
- We urge the public to disregard this publication and be rest assured that the Ministry is working diligently to implement the President’s economic reforms and improve the lives of Nigerians.
Signed
Mohammed Manga FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
April 29, 2025
