Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding her National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate.
Musawa in an interview confidently stated that she did not break the law.
This comes after facing criticism for failing to provide evidence of her NYSC participation during her Senate confirmation screening.
Musawa’s troubles began when she was accused of not having the mandatory NYSC certificate, which sparked concerns about her integrity and eligibility for public office.
However, in April 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case against her, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.
With the court’s decision, Musawa declared the issue settled, stressing that she is now focusing on her responsibilities, rather than engaging with the controversy.
Musawa also hinted at sharing her side of the story in the future, saying:
“The matter had been adjudicated and one day, I will come out with my account. I have probably done more NYSC than you (presenter). I have done at least two NYSCs in my life.
“I think what I owe Nigerians is to say that I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t break the law. The NYSC I did and finished. That is the much I can tell you. Everything I did was by the law.
“That was why I also said that one day I would come out with my account of what happened to set the record straight. As of now, I think it is important for me to focus on giving Nigerians the deliverables.”
