Reps never demanded N480m bribe to approve varsities budgets VC

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  • Prof. Muazu Abubakar, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Gusau, reacted to allegations that House of Representatives members demanded N480 million bribe for university budget approval
  • Committee Chairman Abubakar Fulata and House spokesperson Akin Rotimi rejected the claims, calling them absurd
  • The House of Representatives emphasized its commitment to transparency and accountability, urging a more thorough investigation into the media report

Reps members have been exonerated from an alleged N480 million bribe to approve 2025 varsities budgets.
Photo credit: @OrderPaperSource: TwitterWe categorically state that no member of the university team present at the budget defence was part of the information circulated in the media. “We urge you, Mr. Chairman, and your esteemed committee members to disregard this malicious and sensational report, which aims to mislead the public and undermine constructive journalism, Abubakar said in the letter.Committee Chairman and House Spokesman reject allegationsIt is absurd for anyone to suggest that lawmakers demanded even a kobo as a precondition for approving budget proposals, Fulata stated.The 10th House of Representatives is firmly committed to transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards in all its legislative activities. It is imperative to address the baseless and sensational allegations in the report, which appear to be part of a deliberate attempt to undermine the integrity of the House and erode public trust in this hallowed institution, Rotimi asserted.Reps call for diligent investigationsReps give update on passage of 2025 budget proposal

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