Gatekeepers News reports that this was in reaction to media reports about a request from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to pay grants to vulnerable groups in some States of the Federation.
Madein said the allocations are released to self-accounting MDAs in line with the budget, and such MDAs are responsible for the implementation of their projects and payments for such projects.
The AGF in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Bawa Mokwa in Abuja, explained that although her Office received the said request from the Ministry, it did not carry out the payment, adding the the Ministry was, however, advised on the appropriate steps to take in making such payments in line with the established payment procedure.
The statement read, “The AGF noted that in such situations, payments are usually processed by the affected Ministries as self-accounting entities and no bulk payment is supposed to be made to an individual’s account in the name of Project Accountant.
“She added that such payment should be sent to the beneficiaries through their verified bank accounts.
“Dr. Madein reiterated her determination to uphold the principles of accountability and transparency in the management of public finances. She advised MDAs to always ensure that the requisite steps are taken in carrying out financial transactions.”
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that certain private aircraft…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with governors of the 36 states of the federation…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has…
Nigeria’s Senate has extended the life cycle of the 2023 supplementary budget from June 30…
Presidency says over 40,000 civil servants have applied in the initial phase of the consumer…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of student loans to all…