In a press statement, the agency narrated that the controversy started with a social media post alleging that a LASAA staffer, Olukayode John Adetifa, had wrongfully collected ₦45,000 from a client, MJ Beauty Salon, via his personal Opay account but only issued a receipt for ₦7,100.
After the saga went viral, LASAA acknowledged the serious allegation and immediately ordered Mr Olukayode, who is deployed to the Alimosho Branch Office, to report for an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings.
The agency has always maintained that all payments must be made only via officially designated government channels and reiterated its commitment to transparency.