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US$16 billion spent on the power sector, 1999–2007

Status
Reported
Assembly
House of Representatives
Opened
31 January 2008
Assembly term
6th National Assembly (2007–2011)
Committee
Committee on Power and Steel
Sum at issue
US$16 billion
Subject
Spending and misuse of funds
Without a report for
Not applicable

On 31 January 2008 the House of Representatives mandated its Committee on Power and Steel, chaired by Ndudi Elumelu, to investigate how about US$16 billion was spent on the power sector between 1999 and 2007. The committee held public hearings in early 2008.

What the record shows

  • 31 January 2008
    Probe opened.
  • 2009
    The committee report, which put spending on power projects between 1999 and 2007 at about US$13.3 billion and recommended the termination or review of several contracts, was submitted to the Speaker.

A committee report was presented or adopted. What became of its recommendations is shown where the record shows it. Know of a report, hearing or outcome missing here? Send a correction.