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Two Ex-Minister Still Free As Court Convicts Ex‑NIPC Official For Using Forged Certificates
['Enioluwa Adeniyi']
Latest News in Nigeria and World Today Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | NaijaNews.com
Story continues below advertisementThe ICPC disclosed the court’s ruling on Wednesday, although it did not indicate the exact date the judgment was delivered.
Others With Forged Certificates Still FreeWhile Musa was convicted, two former ministers linked to forged NYSC certificates remain free from prosecution.
A Premium Times investigation revealed that former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun resigned in September 2018 after admitting she submitted a forged NYSC exemption certificate to secure political appointments.
Story continues below advertisementNigerian law prescribes penalties for anyone who absconds from the NYSC scheme or forges its certificates.
Under Section 465 of the Criminal Code Act, anyone who makes a false document knowing it to be false, with the intent to deceive, may face criminal sanction.