Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has condemned the mismanagement of Nigeria’s resources by past administrations. His criticism comes in reaction to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) recent recovery of 753 duplexes from a government official, a revelation that highlights glaring contradictions during periods of national crisis.
EFCC’s Landmark Asset Recovery
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, ordered the forfeiture of an estate in Abuja spanning 150,500 square meters.
The estate, located in the Lokogoma District, comprises 753 duplexes and other apartments.
According to the EFCC, this is the largest asset recovery in its history since its establishment in 2003.
The estate was linked to a government official whose identity remains undisclosed.
Shehu Sani’s Reaction
Sani expressed outrage over the contrast between the recovery and the hardship endured by Nigerians, particularly during the prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Reflecting on the situation, Sani posted on X:
“753 duplexes? At that time when ASUU went on strike and students were kept at home for months because ‘there is no money to pay the lecturers.’ It’s unfortunate. That is how the country was mismanaged.”
ASUU Strikes and National Mismanagement
The statement underscores the disparity between government priorities and the welfare of citizens.
ASUU strikes often left students idle for months due to claims of insufficient funds for lecturers’ salaries, yet massive corruption persisted unchecked.
The recovery of such a significant asset amplifies the need for stronger governance and accountability measures in Nigeria. Public outrage, like Sani’s, reflects growing demands for systemic change to prevent the mismanagement of resources.
As the EFCC continues its anti-corruption drive, revelations like these serve as a stark reminder of past administrative failures. They also reinforce the importance of transparency and prioritizing education and public welfare in national policymaking.
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