The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has denied the statement, regarding the controversies surrounding her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) status.
She issued the denial in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Press Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Sunday.
The statement reads: “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.
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“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,” it said.
NYSC, on Satuday, confirmed the newly appointed minister had been serving for eight months, and her acceptance of the appointment was a breach of the NYSC Act.
