The Multi-Billion Naira Hospital Project Fraud uncovered by Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, revealing that full payments were made multiple times without any construction taking place.
The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu who disclosed this at a recent event said that certain government officials ensured that the project was paid for five times without a single hospital being built.
“There was a case of a hospital which was paid for 100 per cent, five times. Yet, there was nothing to show for it. That tells you how bad the problem of corruption has become. We cannot continue like this,” Aliyu said.
Investigations revealed that despite the multiple payments, there was no sign of the hospital project commencing anywhere in the country. The ICPC, however, has traced the suspects involved and is working towards recovering the misappropriated funds.
Although , ICPC did not confirm whether the culprits are being prosecuted but findings suggest that the primary focus of the commission is retrieving the looted public funds.
The ICPC chairman emphasized that the fraudulent hospital project is just one of many cases highlighting the extent of corruption in Nigeria. He then called on the media and well-meaning Nigerians to join the fight against corruption, warning that if left unchecked, it could destroy the nation’s economy.
“Lets join hands to tackle corruption in this country. Fighting corruption is not easy because when you fight corruption, corruption fights back. Those involved are united in their evil and attempt to discredit our work. But as a nation, we must fight back. If we don’t, our children will have no future,” ICPC declared