Nigerian Lawmakers Probe $470M Abuja CCTV Scandal
The Nigerian House of Representatives is probing a corruption scandal related to the installation of CCTV cameras in Abuja using a $470 million Chinese loan secured during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The project, awarded to ZTE Corporation in 2010, faced scrutiny for substandard equipment installation and contract irregularities.
The investigation revealed discrepancies in the number of cameras installed and concerns over obsolete technology. Emeka Eze of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) confirmed contract awards bypassed due process.
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