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NAPS Urges Government Probe Into Alleged Diversion of N20bn Training Fund

NAPS lodged a formal petition with the anti-corruption agency and the ministry

paulcraft by paulcraft
March 30, 2024
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  • NAPS calls on the government to investigate CTIN’s management for allegedly diverting a N20 billion intervention fund meant for students
  • NAPS submits a formal petition to the EFCC and Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, demanding transparency and justice

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has urged the federal government to investigate the management and Board of Trustees of the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN) regarding the alleged diversion of a N20 billion intervention fund earmarked for student training and CTIN development.

Muniru Opeyemi, National President of NAPS, articulated this demand during a protest alongside fellow students at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Abuja. The aim was to advocate for transparency and justice.

NAPS lodged a formal petition with the anti-corruption agency and the ministry, urging a thorough investigation.

“We demand transparency and justice. We call for an immediate inquiry, apprehension, and prosecution of CTIN leadership to unveil the details surrounding the utilization of over N20 billion (approximately $100 million) contributed as levies on imported cement to CTIN for technical training purposes over a decade ago,” stated Opeyemi.

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He emphasized the necessity of investigating the CTIN’s management and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to ascertain the status and usage of the funds, particularly since Nigeria was still importing cement at the time.

Opeyemi condemned the alleged diversion of intervention funds meant for cement technology development, deeming it unpatriotic.

Meanwhile, the EFCC assured NAPS of its commitment to examine the matter closely.

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