N3bn fraud: HoS offers to proceed on retirement

The embattled Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, has decided to send her letter of retirement to President Muhammadu Buhari amidst allegation of fraud levelled against her, The Cable has reported.

Oyo-Ita is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged N3bn bribery, duty tour allowance falsification and fraud case.

She was invited by the EFCC on Wednesday to answer questions regarding the allegations, which emanated from a petition against her.

She has, however, denied all the allegations.

A source also told our Correspondent in Abuja that Oyo-Ita gave in to pressure from relatives who reportedly advised her to resign her position “because of her health.”

She has been at home on sick leave and was absent at the presidential retreat for ministers-designate at the State House in Abuja on Monday.

“She has decided to quit her position at the HCSF because of the controversy surrounding the allegations against her, her state of health and advice from family members.

“She is, however, still determined to meet with President Buhari to prove her innocence,” said the source.