Coalition Asks EFCC To Release Report On Alleged $4bn Refinery Fraud Probe

A coalition, Concerned Nigerians for Transparency and Justice (CNTJ), has pressed on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release a public interim report on the investigation into the alleged $4 billion fraud linked to the failed rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries under former NNPCL group chief executive officer, Mele Kyari.

The group argued that six months is sufficient for Nigerians to be informed about the probe’s progress and the recovered funds.

In an open letter to the EFCC chairman, signed by Comrade Obinna Francis and Adamu Musa, the group underscored the urgency of transparency amid Nigeria’s economic challenges.

The letter highlights public outrage over the refineries’ failure to produce fuel despite Kyari’s high-profile inauguration ceremonies, which promised an end to fuel imports.

CNTJ points to the severe economic implications of the alleged mismanagement, noting that the $4 billion – equivalent to trillions of naira – could have funded critical sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.