Minister of Women Affairs Under Fire for Alleged Inflated Empowerment Program Costs
In a recent controversy that has sparked outrage across the nation, a leaked document from the Ministry of Women Affairs has revealed what appears to be egregious overpricing in the ministry’s empowerment program. The document, which surfaced this week, outlines the purchase of several items at shockingly inflated prices, raising serious questions about financial mismanagement and accountability.
According to the leaked document, Minister of Women Affairs, Honorable Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, approved the purchase of a cutting scissor for a staggering 180,000 naira, a pressing iron for 200,000 naira, a steaming machine for 400,000 naira, and a tape measure—referred to as a tapping machine—for an eye-watering 900,000 naira. These prices, far exceeding the market rates for such items, have prompted calls for an immediate explanation and investigation.
Citizens and civil society organizations are demanding that Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye address these revelations. The document’s contents have been described as not only embarrassing but also indicative of gross financial impropriety within the Ministry of Women Affairs. The exorbitant costs listed have led to suspicions of possible corruption or gross incompetence in the management of the ministry’s funds.
As the public demand for clarity intensifies, the pressure is mounting for Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye to break her silence and respond to the damning allegations contained in the leaked document.
In light of these revelations, we call upon Honorable Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye to step forward and deny or confirm the facts presented. The integrity of her office and the trust of the Nigerian people are at stake. It is imperative that she provides a transparent explanation for the apparent gross inflation of prices in the ministry’s empowerment program. Failure to do so would not only undermine the credibility of her office but also further erode public trust in government institutions.
The nation awaits a response from Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye, hoping for a swift and honest clarification of these troubling financial discrepancies.