Senate to Address ₦1.3 Billion Fake Agency Controversy

The Nigerian Senate will convene on Tuesday to address a deepening controversy regarding a ₦1.3 billion allocation to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, which has been accused of being a fake agency. Allegations have surfaced that Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, linked to the agency, used a forged appointment letter purportedly signed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to secure a position without proper verification.

Sources indicate that the fraudulent activities have been ongoing, with Adeyemi exploiting bureaucratic blind spots to establish legitimacy for the agency. The Senate leadership is expected to discuss the implications of this scandal, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the civil service and the oversight of budget allocations.

The controversy has escalated tensions within the presidential office and among civil service representatives, prompting calls for accountability and thorough investigation into the fraudulent practices.