The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has distanced himself from a response made regarding allegations of economic sabotage brought against him by President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote.
An earlier statement, purportedly made by the NMDPRA boss, had claimed that his children’s education overseas was funded mainly through scholarships, family support, and savings over the years.
However, in a statement made available to Naijaonpoint, Farouk said the statement did not emanate from him.
He, acknowledged the allegations brought against him, but stated that he has no interest in a public back and forth.
Farouk said, “My attention has been drawn to a purported response I was said to have made on the recent allegations against my person. I hereby state categorically that the so-called statement did not emanate from me.
“While I am aware of the wild and spurious allegations made against me and my family and the frenzy it has generated, as a regulator of a sensitive industry, I have opted not to engage in public brickbat.
“Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name.”