President Muhammadu Buhari has again, warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to disregard any purported request from government officials aimed at conferring undue advantage on anyone seeking jobs or other favours.
in a statement passed through the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday in Abuja, The minister said that the president’s directive was a sequel to persistent reports of fraudsters using the business cards and purported referral letters from presidential aides and other government officials to solicit employment, contract and other favours.
According to the minister, the President warned political appointees and other government officials against using their positions to bestow undue advantage on anyone seeking government jobs and other favours, saying that “it is antithetical to the character of the Administration”.
“The Administration has put in place a systematic and disciplined approach to ensure that the government runs smoothly for all Nigerians, whether in the area of employment or contract procurement.
”This system should be allowed to work for all Nigerians without interference,” he said.
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