The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the North-East Development Commission over the alleged disappearance of N100bn released to it by the Federal Government.
The resolution was based on a motion moved by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, titled: ‘Need to Investigate the Alleged Sleaze and Misappropriation of N100bn at the North East Development Commission’.
Moving the motion, Elumelu said, “The NEDC, which was set up to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, is alleged to be enmeshed in serious corrupt practices by the management. The House Committee on Diaspora Affairs accused Ngige of refusing to release relevant documents to aid its investigation of illegal agents, who traffic Nigerians to other countries.
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