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Diezani breaks the silence in a new documentary, “Is It Your Money?”

Diezani breaks the silence in a new documentary, “Is It Your Money?”

Eight years after stepping away from the public eye, Diezani Alison-Madueke, OPEC’s first female president and former Nigerian minister of petroleum resources, is set to speak out in a new documentary titled “Is It Your Money?”

Directed by renowned Nigerian media personality Chude Jideonwo, the documentary promises an in-depth exploration of the controversies surrounding Diezani’s tenure in government.

Diezani was accused of corruption linked to oil deals during her time as minister, allegations she has always denied.

“Is this your money?” This will be the first time Diezani has directly responded to these accusations in eight years. Details regarding the specific content of the documentary remain confidential. Although the title itself suggests a focus on the impact of alleged corruption. It also includes the views of Nigerians on the issue.

Jideonwo, known for his thought-provoking interviews on social issues, is expected to bring a critical perspective to the project.

The exact release date of “Is It Your Money?” » has not yet been announced. Its release is confirmed this year.

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Diezani’s tenure as Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (2010-2015) was marred by allegations of massive corruption.

The allegations include the embezzlement of billions of dollars in Nigerian oil revenues; the inflation of oil contracts awarded during his tenure, enriching some at the expense of the Nigerian people; accepting bribes from oil companies and laundering money through complex financial schemes.

Diezani has always denied all allegations of corruption. She claims to have acted with integrity during her mandate.