Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has reacted to the court judgment which said she has no obligation to produce a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate to hold a public office in Nigeria.
Adeosun who hailed the court judgement which came 3 years after she resigned from her position, stated that she is happy over the official clarification as she has been vindicated after a very traumatic spell.
The former Minister added that she will at the appropriate time and without hesitation, take all further steps necessary within the law to protect her reputation.
The statement released on Wednesday July 7, read;
“My lawyers have informed me of the judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the case of Folakemi Adeosun v The Attorney General of the Federation (FHC/ABJ/CS/303/2021) in which the court, presided over by Honourable Justice Taiwo Taiwo, ruled that the Constitution does not require me to present my first-degree certificate or any other certificate, including the NYSC certificate, to be appointed a Minister.
“More importantly, he also ruled that I was not eligible to perform NYSC by virtue of the constitution. This is the position I have always maintained, and I am happy for this official clarification.
“The ruling vindicates me after a very traumatic spell. It is, however, not only a personal victory; it’s also a victory for many Nigerians in the Diaspora under similar conditions who are desirous to serve their country.
“I wish to add in light of the court’s ruling, I will at the appropriate time and without hesitation, take all further steps necessary within the law to protect my reputation”.
