Communications Ministry Overpaid Contractor by ₦345.5 Million on Abuja ICT Park Project
Auditor‑General flagged duplicate payment of ₦345,499,262.74 to the Abuja ICT Park contractor
In Brief
- •Auditor‑General flagged duplicate payment of ₦345,499,262.74 to the Abuja ICT Park contractor
- •Two identical payments approved on 19 Jan 2022 and 17 Jan 2023 as 15 % mobilisation advance
- •No reversal or reconciliation recorded; payments absent from GIFMIS records
- •Auditor recommends recovery of ₦345,499,262.74 and submission to the Public Accounts Committee
Why It Matters
The duplicate payment exposes significant weaknesses in the Federal Ministry of Communications’ internal controls, risking the diversion of public funds and undermining confidence in government procurement processes. Recovering the misappropriated amount is essential to safeguard taxpayer money and to reinforce accountability in future infrastructure projects.
Key Details
- Duplicate Payment Amount
- ₦345,499,262.74
- Payment Dates
- 19 Jan 2022 and 17 Jan 2023
- Audit Period
- 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2021
- Auditor Recommendation
- Recover ₦345,499,262.74 and remit to Treasury
- Ministry Involved
- Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy
- Contractor
- Abuja ICT Park contractor
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