The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦1.28 billion recovered from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd to the Enugu State Government, following investigations into the alleged diversion of funds meant for the construction of Smart Green Schools across the state.
The funds were restituted through a combination of bank drafts and cheques, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the media office of Governor Peter Mbah.
While presenting the cheques, the EFCC Zonal Director in Enugu, Daniel Ise, said the recovery was carried out in line with the Commission’s statutory mandate to trace, recover, and return public funds lost to economic and financial crimes.
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Ise explained that the recovery followed a petition submitted by the Enugu State Government, which prompted a detailed investigation by the anti-graft agency.
“As of today, we have recovered drafts amounting to ₦1,234,350,000 and an additional ₦50,000,000, bringing the total recovery to ₦1,284,350,000 for the benefit of the Enugu State Government,” he said.
He attributed the progress recorded so far to the diligence and professionalism of EFCC investigators, adding that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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