The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has cautioned Nigerians, corporate organisations and other stakeholders against engaging in business or financial transactions with his estranged wife, Susan Waibode.
In a public notice signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Nneamaka Okafor, the minister clarified that Susan Waibode is no longer married to him and does not represent him, his office or the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in any capacity.
Lokpobiri also distanced himself from the activities of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) associated with her, known as the Reaching Every Adult and Child Foundation, stressing that the organisation operates independently of him and the ministry.
The minister further warned that neither he nor the ministry would accept responsibility for any financial transactions, commitments, programmes or activities undertaken by his estranged wife or the foundation.
He therefore urged members of the public and corporate organisations to exercise caution and verify any claims of representation, endorsement or official affiliation through appropriate government channels.
According to the minister, the public notice was issued to provide clarity and prevent individuals and organisations from being misled into believing that Susan Waibode or her foundation has any official connection with his office or the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
