The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, over an alleged contract fraud.
Ngige, who also served as governor of Anambra State from 2003 to 2006, was brought before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwarimpa on Friday to answer an eight-count charge.
According to the charge sheet dated October 31, the EFCC accused the former minister of abusing his office by awarding a series of contracts to associates and companies connected to him.
In count one, the commission alleged that, between September 2015 and May 2023, while overseeing the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngige approved seven consultancy, training, and supply contracts worth N366,470,920.68 for Cezimo Nigeria Limited.
The anti-graft agency said the actions contravene Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
Earlier on December 11, his media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, disclosed that the former minister was in EFCC custody, dispelling rumours that he had been abducted.
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