Fake Agency: Defence Ministry Perm Sec Reinstated After Clearance
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, has resumed duty following his reinstatement by the Federal Government after being cleared of allegations linking him to a fake agency scam.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), received Pheelangwah at the Ministry on Tuesday, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu for his return to office.
In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Chief Information and Public Relations Officer, Queeneth Iheoma-Hart, the reinstatement followed the clearance of the Permanent Secretary of any involvement in the alleged scam.
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The Ministry said the decision reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to due process and fairness, as well as its position that public officers should not be unjustly punished.
During the reception, Musa expressed confidence in maintaining a cordial working relationship with the Permanent Secretary and called for stronger collaboration within the Ministry’s leadership to improve administration and service delivery.
In his response, Pheelangwah thanked President Tinubu and the Federal Government for approving his reinstatement, pledging to resume his duties with renewed dedication and professionalism.
He also promised to work towards fulfilling the Ministry’s mandate and advancing Nigeria’s defence and security objectives.
The Ministry said Pheelangwah’s return would support institutional continuity, leadership collaboration and the effective implementation of its defence and security responsibilities.
By PRNigeria
