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Finance Minister Suspends Accountant General Over N80 Billion Fraud

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Finance Minister Suspends Accountant General Over N80 Billion Fraud

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The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has suspended indefinitely the embattled Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.

The suspension is coming barely two days after his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N80 billion fraud.

In a letter dated May 18, 2022, Ahmed said the suspension “without pay” was to allow for “proper and unhindered investigation” in line with public service rules.

Related Topics:Ahmed Idris N80 Billion Fraud Zainab Ahmed

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