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updated 10:20 AM UTC, Dec 13, 2023

Nigerian Senate Summons Minister & CBN Governor Over $462m Helicopter ‘Scandal’

Unic Press UK: The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged unlawful withdrawal of $462 million (₦165.5 billion), which was paid to an American company for the purchase of helicopters.

Sam Anyanwu (PDP – Imo East), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, said: The money was withdrawn “without the approval of the National Assembly” as stipulated in the Nigerian Constitution.

The Nigerian Senate expects a full report within 1 week.

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