The former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has denied receiving billions of naira from the federal government, saying he only receives N577,000 monthly pension as a former governor of Lagos State.
Fashola, who served as a minister for eight years, said N577,000 monthly pension is the only financial benefit he receives from the government as a former public servant.
He also served two terms as Lagos State Governor from May 29, 2007, to May 29, 2015.
Speaking as a guest on Arise TV’s programme, ‘Perspectives’, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Fashola said: “The benefit I get I think is N577,000 monthly pension from Lagos State. That’s all I get.
“So, in spite of all the stories that we got several billions of money after leaving office, I’ve come out to deny that repeatedly. Well I don’t know how long it lasts, but all I know is that I get N577,000 per month consistently.”
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When asked if there were other benefits from the federal government, the former minister said “no”.
Responding to a question on if he could advise current public office holders, Fashola said he was not in the position to issue advice.
He, however, enjoined government officials to “remain true and authentic” in their duties.
The Star recalls that Fashola, in 2023, said he does not need an appointment to serve in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Fashola, a close ally of Tinubu, said the president’s administration was birthing the next generation of leaders.
He said: “I do not need a title to serve: the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state which he has done that.
“There are just enough places in parastatals, they are doing that; we are estimated to be 200 million, so there are not enough offices to take everybody.
“All of us must play our roles as citizens, and a citizen does not need a title to serve.
“The biggest title you need is that of being citizen and play our role; we are also talking about the next generation.
“If some do not move on, where is the place for the next batch?”
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