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₦1 billion school project fund in Nasarawa State

Status
Reported
Assembly
Nasarawa State House of Assembly
Opened
16 March 2020
Assembly term
9th National Assembly (2019–2023)
Committee
Not stated in the record
Sum at issue
₦1 billion
Subject
Contracts and procurement
Without a report for
Not applicable

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly set up an ad hoc committee, chaired by Daniel Ogazi, to investigate the alleged misappropriation of ₦1 billion released by the state government in 2018 for the renovation of secondary schools under the previous administration.

What the record shows

  • 16 March 2020
    Probe opened.
  • 1 June 2020
    The Assembly indicted the Secretary to the State Government for alleged embezzlement. The finding was later challenged in court.

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.