One month after Buhari’s directive, SGF yet to suspend official accused of corruption.
The paragraph reads; “However, in view of the peculiarity of the fact that a prima facie case has been made against the PRODA DG in this case, as well as the need to ensure that the investigation process is fair, independent and thorough, Your Excellency is invited to consider and approve the following measures;
“The immediate suspension of the DG/CEO of the Project Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu; the immediate commencement of the independent investigation proposed by my office in compliance with Circular Ref No SGF/OP/I.S.3/T/163 of May 19, 2020; and that the next most senior director should oversee the affairs of the agency as acting DG/CEO, pending the conclusion of investigation.”
In his response, dated October 9, the president minuted on the memo that; “Paragraph 12 approved,” and appended his signature.
The SGF’s memo was in response to the agency’s governing board’s preliminary report on the findings into the allegations made against the DG.
