The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance was watered down malicious online reports regarding a September 2023 request to utilise the Non- Tax Revenue collected by one of the Ministry’s line agencies.
According to the management of the ICT Ministry, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development early this year granted approval for use of the funds to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in execution of its activities.
“Therefore the claims that the Ministry was stopped from using the said resources are untrue,” the Ministry said in a statement dated 5th August, 2024.
The Ministry further noted that its committed to the principles of transparency, accountability and efficient resource management.
“We uphold these standards to ensure that all expenditures are managed prudently.”
“We implore our media stakeholders to refrain from defamatory attacks 9f any form on our officials and encourage constructive dialogue.”
The Ministry also noted that they remain open to sharing information with the public and the media,in line with their commitment to open government principles.
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