The Federal Government has clarified that the reports about Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa issuing a statement on her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program were inaccurate.
A statement attributed to the minister on Sunday asserted that her appointment as minister did not violate Nigerian law, as she remained in compliance with the compulsory NYSC program.
However, deputy director, press of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Suleiman Haruna, in a statement on Monday, quoted Musawa as saying she did not issue the widely-publicised press release.
“The attention of Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Hon. Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has been drawn to a recently circulating piece titled: MY PERSONAL STATEMENT ON MY NYSC STATUS AS A SERVING MINISTER.
“The piece is inaccurately associated with her in relation to the current NYSC discussion.
“The Hon. Minister clarifies that she has not released any official statement regarding the aforementioned matter and kindly asks the public to be cautious of unverified information.
“I deeply value and appreciate the support, solidarity, and understanding of Nigerians in these times. For clarity, I wish to state that I have not issued any statement on the current issue,” Musawa was quoted as saying.
The NYSC management has officially verified that the minister is currently an active corps member.
