The Enugu State Government has rejected the defence put forward by Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, insisting that he must account for ₦5.76 billion allegedly diverted from a contract to build 22 Smart Green Schools across the state.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Ogundele wanted on Friday over alleged money laundering and diversion of funds. In response, Ogundele released a video denying any wrongdoing and claiming the controversy was tied to his contract with Enugu State.
However, the state government countered his claims. In a statement on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, confirmed that the contract, worth ₦11.45 billion, was awarded to Sujimoto on July 2, 2024, with funds disbursed for execution.
Photos released by the government allegedly show abandoned project sites, reinforcing the claim that the developer failed to deliver on the agreement.
Enugu authorities have vowed to pursue legal and financial recovery measures to ensure the state recoups its money.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
