Covid-19 expenditure framework shows uncommon transparency, integrity, say Buhari supporters

President Muhammadu Buhari has again shown his uncommon transparency and integrity with the release of guidelines for public expenditure on Covid-19 and the directive barring the Presidential Task Force (PTF) from unhindered access to public funds and donations from the private sector.

According to the  Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, this is a radical departure from what Nigerians were used to, especially in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) years.

The group noted that the move not only speaks to the principle of good governance but also reflects the openness that President Buhari promised to bring to bear on governance.

BMO also drew attention to the government’s readiness to keep members of the public abreast of developments on collection and disbursement of funds with the use of the open treasury portal, and timelines for responding to public enquiries on the fund.

The group added that it is convinced that the expenditure framework would go a long way in building public confidence in the Buhari administration.