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General News of Tuesday, 27 October 2020

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Sadiya Farouq forgives those who accused her of not distributing palliatives

minister Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk minister Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk

Nigeria's minister Umar-Faruk has forgiven those who accused her of incompetence

She said she was accused of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor

Going further, she emphasised that she carried out her duties diligently

Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor.

The minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development disclosed this to journalist in Gusau

She said she was aware that many people made various allegations and accusations against her and the ministry, criticising the way the federal government palliatives were distributed.

She said:

“Now that they have realized their mistakes, l will only pray to God to forgive us all."Nigeria's minister Umar-Faruk has forgiven those who accused her of incompetence. Photo source: Daily Nigerian
Source: UGC

Recall that at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Sadiya Umar Farouq, the minister of humanitarian affairs, was criticised by many Nigerians for saying COVID-19 palliative was distributed to states across Nigeria.

Many accused the minister of being economic with the truth, saying they did not benefit from the gesture.