Looting: I forgive my accusers –Minister
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs , Disaster Management and Social Development , Hajiya Sadiya Umar - Farouq , says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID - 19 palliatives meant for the poor .
She stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday in Gusau .
“ I am aware many people have made various spurious allegations and accusations against my person and my ministry over the way we distributed Federal Government palliatives to cushion the effect of COVID - 19 .
“ I have always said I am carrying out my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability and with fairness to all parts of the country.
“ Now that they have realised their mistakes , l will only pray to God to forgive us all , ” she maintained .
The minister had earlier paid homage to the Emir of Gusau , Alhaji Ibrahim Bello , where the monarch appealed to the federal government to take second look at the security situation in the state .
“ The federal government should support the state in opening more access roads to expose the hideouts of criminal elements and give security operatives easier access to counter all terrorists .
“ We should also be considered for more federal appointments because currently, we only have one federal permanent secretary .
“ I want to assure you that we will continue to support all federal government programmes geared towards improving the wellbeing of the people , ” the emir said .
( NAN)
