Philip Shaibu, who has returned as Edo State deputy governor, has announced a reward of ₦1,000,000 to anyone with reliable information regarding the alleged looting of government property.
Speaking at a press conference in Benin City on Friday, the deputy governor said there was evidence to support allegations of looting in some areas and last-minute borrowing from financial institutions.
He has filed complaints with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant agencies over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for projects in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, the ongoing Radisson hotel project and the immediate past project. asked to investigate. Appointments by the outgoing administration.
He said, “We have received alarming reports that banks and other financial institutions are giving last minute loans to Governor Godwin Obaseki. This is alarming and not in good faith. By way of background, I strongly caution banks and financial institutions against issuing loans or financial instruments to Governor Obaseki or any other person in any capacity or position in the state government.
“Information available to me also reveals that there is a last-ditch plan to use NGOs as bait to siphon state funds in the name of supporting NGO projects and activities.
“These actions undermine the financial stability of our country and the potential security for the future of the Edo state. I dissociate myself and my office from such transactions.”
He said there were reports of indiscriminate and secret appointments to civil servants and civil servants at exorbitant grade levels.
“I condemn these actions and disassociate myself and my office from any involvement. These appointments not only undermined the integrity of the civil service, but also perpetuated a culture of nepotism.” Ta.
He also alleged that consultants were appointed and their appointments backdated to justify exorbitant expenditures.
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