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EXCLUSIVE: EFCC probes athletics federation over ‘diversion of fund’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into an alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds in the transaction between the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), a marketing company.

In a letter to the company dated October 16 seen by TheCable, EFCC invited the leadership of NSML for interrogation at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.

The letter, signed by EFCC’s head of the investigation, was addressed to the company’s managing director, who was directed “to come along with all the relevant documents in relation to your transaction with Athletics Federation of Nigeria” on November 12.

“The Commission is investigating an alleged case of Conspiracy, Abuse of office and Diversion of funds in which your organisation featured,” the letter reads.

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“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to report for an interview with the undersigned through Head Procurement Fraud Section on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 at the EFCC Headquarters, 5th Floor, Right Wing, Plot 301/302 Institutions and Research District, Jabi Abuja by 1000 hours.

“You are further requested to come along with all the relevant documents in relation to your transaction with Athletics Federation of Nigeria.”

A source privy to the development informed TheCable that NSML did not honour the initial invitation of the anti-graft agency.

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A new appearance day of December 31, 2024 has been fixed by the anti-graft agency.

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