Plateau Lawmaker Declared Wanted Over ₦73.6m TETFund Contract Scam
A Plateau State lawmaker has been declared wanted by a Federal High Court over an alleged ₦73.6 million fraud linked to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Justice R. M. Aikawa issued the bench warrant after the lawmaker reportedly failed to appear before the court to answer questions regarding the multi-million naira contract scandal.
According to investigators, the lawmaker was allegedly involved in questionable TETFund contract deals amounting to over ₦73.6 million, with reports suggesting that the case is part of a broader probe into funds running into ₦850 million.
The court’s decision has sent shockwaves across Plateau State and beyond, with citizens demanding accountability and transparency in the handling of public funds.
The TETFund scheme was designed to improve tertiary institutions in Nigeria through proper funding, but cases of mismanagement and diversion of resources continue to raise concerns about corruption in the education sector.
This development adds to the growing list of corruption allegations against Nigerian public officials, further fueling debates about governance, accountability, and the misuse of taxpayer money.
Why This Matters
Education at stake: TETFund is meant to upgrade schools, not enrich politicians.
Public trust: A sitting lawmaker facing such allegations shakes confidence in governance.
Anti-corruption fight: Nigerians are watching to see if this case will set a precedent or be swept under the carpet.
As the case unfolds, many Nigerians are asking: Will justice be served, or will this become another story of corruption without consequences?
