Posted 3/3/2024, 11:05:36 AM
House Summons Benue Officials Over Missing N20 Billion in Local Council Funds
- House of Reps summons Benue governor's aide and local government officials over alleged missing N20B of council funds
- Officials to appear before committee on March 5th to answer questions about abuse of office and fraud
- Summons follows petition from anti-corruption group alleging aide supervised embezzlement of over N20B in FAAC funds
- Group alleges funds meant for 23 local councils between June and November 2023 were diverted
- Petition urges House, security and anti-corruption agencies to ensure officials are brought to justice