In the statement, Dr. Ogbuku clarified that the Senate had not accused the Board and Management of the NDDC of corruption or misappropriation of N1.4trn. He said the Senate only thinks the funds were expended without approval or appropriation by the National Assembly. He said this misunderstanding could be quickly resolved by providing the requisite documents and explanations.
“The NDDC wishes to clarify that the Senate has not accused the Board and Management of the NDDC of corruption or misappropriation of N1.4trn. The Senate only opines that the funds were expended without approval or appropriation by the National Assembly. This is a misunderstanding that can be easily resolved by providing the necessary documents and explanations,” he said.