Joash Ministries has debunked a report by one of the popular Nigerian daily newspapers that its Chairman, Reverend Paul-Kayode Joash, defrauded his clients of N306.1 million, citing logistics delay in processing clients’ applications.
The organisation spoke in an official statement on the allegation, which was obtained by The Eagle Online.
In the statement on Friday, the organisation said it has initiated the refund process and reaffirmed its commitment to satisfying clients with good results.
The statement, titled: “Alleged N306.1m Theft: Court Grants 52-Year-Old Man N10m Bail,” said: “We hereby address the matter highlighted in the Tribune online on October 30th, 2023, concerning the alleged theft of N306.1 million. We vehemently deny these false allegations leveled against Rev Paul-Kayode Joash and his company. There is no evidence to suggest that any money was obtained through theft, false pretense, or any other illegal means.
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“One of our core services involves assisting individuals in securing employment as Health Care Assistants and Carers in the United Kingdom. While numerous candidates have successfully found work in the UK from Nigeria, we encountered delays with a care home and experienced changes in government regulations. Unfortunately, this resulted in an unforeseen delay in processing the applications of outstanding candidates as originally planned.
“In light of the circumstances, we made a commitment to refund the agency and service fees charged. We have initiated the refund process, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated due to pending refunds from our supplying partners.
“Naturally, candidates may feel aggrieved and place pressure on their agents, leading to the involvement of the police and the levying of false allegations against Rev Paul-Kayode Joash.
“We are fully committed to clearing Rev Paul-Kayode Joash of all baseless charges maliciously brought against him, as well as addressing the needs of our current candidates. This includes providing refunds to candidates requesting them and, most importantly, concluding the process of securing care jobs for our current candidates within the next few weeks.
“We firmly believe that this is a transformative phase in which positive outcomes can arise from adversity. As a result of this case, we have taken steps to secure the bail release of 30 inmates at Agodi Prison and have also covered the WAEC/NECO examination fees for 15 inmates. We intend to collaborate with Agodi Prison in advocating for justice for those unjustly remanded.”