Reasons Behind Oyo-Ita Indefinite Leave

President Mohammad Buhari on wednesday directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, to proceed on indefinite leave.

This is to allow the conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Oyo-Ita is being investigated by the anti-graft agency over alleged N3bn contract scam.

Sources told The Newera News that she is also being investigated over alleged financial mismanagement, abuse of duty tour allowance, money laundering, abuse of office and alleged theft of government funds.

Mrs Oyo-Ita is said to have being granted an administrative bail but is now hospitalised under the close watch of the anti-graft agency.

She was appointed as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation in an acting capacity in October 2015 and confirmed in January 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari.