[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, regarding the awarding of contracts and alleged job racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
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ICPC spokesman Demola Bakare confirmed Ngige’s appearance at the commission’s headquarters as part of an ongoing investigation. However, he did not provide specific details about the allegations but noted that the former minister may be invited for further questioning until the investigation concludes.
Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, was not detained during his visit to the ICPC on Wednesday. This inquiry follows previous invitations issued to top officials of the NSITF, including questions about a ₦47 million gratuity paid to the former Managing Director, Maureen Allagoa, while she was still in active service.
Additionally, Ngige’s successor, Senator Simon Lalong, established a special investigative committee to examine alleged irregularities in contract awards totaling up to ₦1.8 billion within the agency.
Both the ICPC and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have engaged in the investigation, prompting the invitation of Ngige.
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