EKSG Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Accountability in Public Funds Management

Ekiti State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to due diligence, transparency, and accountability in managing public funds.

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, issued this assurance in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, responding to claims made by an online publication suggesting that contracts worth N1.189 billion were awarded to Permanent Secretaries, General Managers, and Directors General of government agencies.

Olatunbosun described the claims as misleading and emphasised the need to correct the false narrative, which could incite distrust, disaffection, and anxiety if left unaddressed. He pointed out that the procurement process referred to in the publication was conducted under the strict guidelines of the Direct Labour Procurement Law of the State, with all amounts well within the legal thresholds.

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