A commission of inquiry set up by the Benue State Government to examine the state’s public finances from May 29, 2015 to May 28, 2023 reports that about N139.8 billion cannot be properly accounted for in official records. The findings are presented by the commission’s chairman, retired Justice Jubril Idrisu, during a submission connected to the inquiry’s work. According to the report, the amount relates to funds that remain missing or are not clearly documented within the period reviewed. The commission also recommends steps aimed at recovering the unaccounted-for funds, though details of specific recovery measures were not outlined in the provided excerpts. The Punch and Daily Post Nigeria both state that the investigation covers the same timeframe and that the headline figure is N139.8 billion. The reports frame the disclosure as part of the panel’s effort to establish accountability for public expenditure and improve financial transparency in Benue State.
Benue inquiry panel reports N139.8bn missing public funds (2015–2023)
A commission of inquiry set up by the Benue State Government to examine the state’s public finances from May 29, 2015 to May 28, 2023 reports that about N139.8 billion cannot be properly accounted for...
- A Benue State inquiry panel examines public finances from May 29, 2015 to May 28, 2023.
- The panel reports about N139.8 billion in public funds that cannot be properly accounted for.
- The findings are disclosed by retired Justice Jubril Idrisu, chairman of the commission.
- The panel recommends recovery of the unaccounted-for funds.
- The reports agree on the timeframe and the N139.8 billion figure.
A commission of inquiry set up by the Benue State Government to investigate public finances between May 29, 2015, and May 28, 2023, has reported that approximately N139.8 billion remains unaccounted for within the state’s financial records.The Chairman of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, Justice Jubril Idrisu, disclosed the findings while […] N139.8bn unaccounted for between 2015, 2023 – Benue govt
1 day agoA commission established by the Benue State Government to investigate the state’s financial activities from 2015 to 2023 has revealed that about N139.8 billion in public funds could not be properly accounted for. The Chairman of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, retired Justice Jubril Idrisu, made the disclosure on Friday while submitting the […] Benue probe uncovers N139.8bn missing funds, recommends recovery
1 day agoA Benue State inquiry panel has uncovered N139.8 billion in missing public funds from 2015-2023. Learn about the recommendations for recovery and accountab Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-panel-uncovers-n139-8bn-missing-public-funds/
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