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US$17 million fees to lawyers for recovering Abacha loot

Status
No final report
Assembly
House of Representatives
Opened
12 April 2018
Assembly term
8th National Assembly (2015–2019)
Committee
Not stated in the record
Sum at issue
US$17 million
Subject
Spending and misuse of funds
Without a report for
3,135 days

The House of Representatives has set up an ad-hoc panel to probe the attempt to pay dubious fees amounting to US$17 million to two lawyers for the recovery of US$321 million, stolen by Sani Abacha, former military ruler.

What the record shows

  • 12 April 2018
    Probe opened.
  • As of 11 November 2026
    No final report of this probe has been found on the public record.

Opened more than 120 days ago, and no final report of the committee has been found on the public record. Interim reports and hearings are shown where known. Know of a report, hearing or outcome missing here? Send a correction.