The Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has explained his request for a N13.12 million loan from the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, meant for logistics for an official assignment to China. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Protocol in the Ministry, Peter Dama, Lai Mohammed said the letter to the NBC requesting for a loan was mischievously leaked to social media by staff of the commission.
The statement added that the loan was to cover tickets and travel expenses of a five-member delegation being led by the Minister to Beijing, China, for a Conference on Tourism for Development.
“The loan being requested for is for the ministry to meet up its obligations to enable the Minister and members of his delegation attend the all important conference. The loan is not meant for the minister alone as personal expenses, but for the expenses of all members of the delegation. The Conference is being organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in conjunction with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, under the overall theme “Tourism for Peace and Development. It will feature amongst others, discussions on major issues for sustainable development including the contribution of Tourism to poverty reduction and peace. The conference is a veritable platform to develop synergy and partnership with players in the global Tourism Industry which will go a long way in boosting our drive to diversify the Nigerian economy,” it stated.
Dr. Francis Osita Onukwuli on May 16, 2016 at 6:17 pm said:
Mischievous individuals in Nigeria are trying to negate the progress that is being made by APC. The Hon. Minister of Information and Culture has the right to request/apply for Loan to enable him and his team to visit China for a Conference on Tourism for Development.
The money is merely a loan and not stolen like it was done during the PDP administration. APC is being harassed by those elements who do not want to see sustainable and lasting progress in Nigeria. What these cabals fail to understand is that APC will not allow “Business as Usual”. We must keep hope alive and support our President and his appointed cabinet members including Hon. Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
Prof. Francis Osita Onukwuli
Publicity Secretary, APC-USA
Vice Chairman, APC-USA Georgia Branch
Mischievous individuals in Nigeria are trying to negate the progress that is being made by APC. The Hon. Minister of Information and Culture has the right to request/apply for Loan to enable him and his team visit China for a Conference on Tourism for Development.
The money is merely a loan and not stolen like it was done during PDP administration. APC is being harassed by those elements who do not want to see sustainable and lasting progress in Nigeria. What these cabals fail to understand is that APC will not allow “Business as Usual”. We must keep hope alive and support our President and his appointed cabinet members including Hon. Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
Prof. Francis Osita Onukwuli
Publicity Secretary, APC-USA
Vice Chairman, APC-USA Georgia Branch