Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has denied collecting billions of naira from the federal government after serving as a minister for eight years, contrary to popular belief.
Fashola said the only financial benefit he receives from the government is his N577,000 monthly pension as a former governor of Lagos state.
Fashola made this statement during a guest appearance on the Arise TV show “Perspectives.”
He answered, “I think the benefit I get is N577,000 monthly pension from Lagos State,” in response to the question of whether he was entitled to any financial advantages as a former public official. All I get is that.
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“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.”
When asked if there were other benefits from the federal government, he said “no.”
Responding to a question on if he could advise current public office holders, the former Lagos governor said he was not in the position to issue advice but admonished that they “should remain true and authentic” in their duties.
In September 2023, Fashola said he did not need to hold office for serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“I do not need a title to serve: the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state in which he has done that,” Fashola had said.
