EFCC Urged To Release Report on Alleged $4 Billion Refinery Fraud Probe

• The Concerned Nigerians for Transparency and Justice (CNTJ) has made a fresh demand from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
• The civil society coalition has urged the anti-graft agency to release a public interim report on the alleged $4 billion refinery fraud investigation
• The fund was budgeted for the repairs of Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries under the former NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari.

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FCT, Abuja - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to release a public interim report on the investigation into the alleged $4 billion refinery fraud

The $4 billion was for the rehabilitation of Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries under the immediate past NNPCL leadership, Mele Kyari.

The Concerned Nigerians for Transparency and Justice (CNTJ) said six months is sufficient for Nigerians to get to know about the progress of the probe and any funds recovered.

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The civil society coalition underscored the urgency of transparency amid economic challenges.

As reported by The Nation, Comrades Obinna Francis and Adamu Musa stated this in an open letter to the EFCC chairman.

The group noted that the $4 billion—equivalent to trillions of naira—could have funded critical sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

“We urge the EFCC to release an interim report, or at least a detailed public briefing, outlining the findings to date. Such a report should clarify how much of the $4 billion was disbursed, who received it, and what results have been achieved.”

The CNTJ commended the EFCC for summoning former CEO Meye Kyari for questioning and engaging other suspected parties.

According to the group, the missing funds could have alleviated hardships like tripled transport fares and record-high food prices, which have left families struggling.

"At current exchange rates, the missing $4 billion translates into several trillions of naira—enough to finance substantial portions of the federal budget, pay down debts, and provide direct relief to millions of suffering families.

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EFCC urged to trace alleged proceeds of $7.2bn refinery fraud linked to Ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari

“The situation is doubly tragic because it compounds the hardships already facing ordinary Nigerians.”

EFCC urged to trace $7.2bn refinery fraud

Recall that the Coalition for Accountability in Public Resources (CAPR) lashed out at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged refinery fraud.

The civil rights groups called on EFCC to recover the complete $7.2 billion allegedly mismanaged by former NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari.

The CAPR National President, Comrade Ebiowei Ogoniba, said the EFCC owes Nigerians the full recovery of the billions looted under Kyari’s supervision.

Protesters demand arrest, prosecution of Ex-NNPCL boss

In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that a group, under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers and Citizens Network (CLCN), stormed the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

The protesters called for the arrest and prosecution of former NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari, over an alleged $4b refinery scandal.

The group urged the anti-graft agency to ensure justice is served and be uncompromising in Kyari's case.

Source: Legit.ng