News broke about finance minister Kemi Adeosun not partaking in the mandatory NYSC programme in the country, with claims that she forged her certificate.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reacted to the claim by Premium Times, announcing that Kemi Adeosun,, “did apply” for a certificate of exemption.
“Our attention has been drawn to the issue of the alleged forgery of an NYSC Exemption Certificate by the Honorable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun,” read Adenike’s statement.
“Checking our records, Mrs. Adeosun did apply for an Exemption Certificate.
“We shall investigate the origin of the purported Exemption Certificate in question. Thank you.”