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The house of representatives public accounts committee has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria and 11 electricity distribution companies over the alleged mismanagement of the $321 million and N18.2 billion loans.Sule Abdulaziz, the managing director of Transmission Company of Nigeria , appeared before the committee on Thursday.
Salam demanded detailed information regarding the loan disbursements, procurement processes, and the involvement of DisCos in the projects.The lawmaker said the current status of the projects, and the loan repayment structure from the beneficiaries should also be provided. Responding to the committee, Abdulaziz, said the funds were transferred directly to the DisCos by the CBN for the execution of various projects, with the intention to repay the loans using TCN’s revenue.He said there was a gap in the electricity sector, which led to complaints from distribution companies regarding inadequate supply from TCN.the need arose to invest in critical projects to enhance the distribution of electricity to Nigerians.
The TCN boss added that loan repayments were intended to come from TCN’s revenue — amortised monthly.
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