The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa has come out to deny statements making the rounds in the media space concerning her status as a serving corps member holding a ministerial appointment.
A press release signed by Suleiman Haruna, Deputy Director, Press
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation titled: “STATEMENT FROM BARR. HANNATU MUSA MUSAWA, HON. MINISTER OF ART, CULTURE AND CREATIVE ECONOMY” reads: “The attention of Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Hon. Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has been drawn to a recently circulating piece titled: MY PERSONAL STATEMENT ON MY NYSC STATUS AS A SERVING MINISTER. The piece is inaccurately associated with her in relation to the current NYSC discussion.
The Hon. Minister clarifies that she has not released any official statement regarding the aforementioned matter and kindly asks the public to be cautious of unverified information.
In her words: “I deeply value and appreciate the support, solidarity, and understanding of Nigerians in these times. For clarity, I wish to state that I have not issued any statement on the current issue.” The statement read.