The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched investigations on 14 officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The investigation is connected with funds allocated for rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company.
Some of the 14 officials include two former chief executives, Mele Kyari and Abubakar Yar’Adua.
They are under investigation over alleged misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.
This was contained in a letter addressed to the NNPCL.
In a letter dated April 28, 2025, addressed to the Group Managing Director of the firm, NNPCL, the EFCC requested a certified true copy of the emoluments and allowances of the affected persons, both former and current employees.
The letter, titled “Investigation Activities Request for Information,” with reference number CR:3000/EFCC/ABJ/HQ/SDC.2/NNPC/VOL.1/698.
The letter reads in part, “The Commission is investigating a case of Abuse of Office and Misappropriation of Funds in which the under-listed officials of your organisation featured.
“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to furnish certified true copies of their emoluments and allowances, including that of those who have retired and no longer work with your organisation.
Other affected persons listed by the EFCC include Ibrahim Onoja, Mustapha Magaji Sugungun, Isiaka Abdulrazak, Umar Ajiya, Dikko Ahmed, and Ademoye Adeniyi Jelili.
Also included are Kayode Olusegun Adetokunbo, Efiok Michael Akpan, Jimoh Olasunkanmi, Bello Kankaya, and Desmond Inyama.
EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyawale, who refused to give detailed information on the issue, confirmed that a probe is ongoing.
“There are ongoing investigations into the funds released for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt refineries.”
