Billions for Dead Refineries: EFCC Probes Kyari, 13 NNPCL Officials
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating at least 14 current and former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including two former Group Chief Executive Officers, Mele Kyari and Abubakar Lawal Yar’Adua, over alleged misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.
A letter dated 28 April 2025, addressed to the current Group Managing Director of NNPCL, requested certified true copies of emoluments and allowances for the affected individuals, both past and present employees.
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The letter, titled “Investigation Activities: Request for Information” and bearing reference number CR:3000/EFCC/ABJ/HQ/SDC.2/NNPC/VOL.1/698, stated:
“The Commission is investigating a case of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds in which the under-listed officials of your organisation featured. In view of the above, you are kindly requested to furnish certified true copies of their emoluments and allowances, including those who have since retired or are no longer in your employment.”
The officials under investigation include former Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kolo Kyari; Ibrahim Onoja; Mustapha Magaji Sugungun; Abubakar Lawal Yar’Adua; Isiaka Abdulrazak; Umar Ajiya; Dikko Ahmed; and Ademoye Adeniyi Jelili.
Others named are Kayode Olusegun Adetokunbo, Efiok Michael Akpan, Jimoh Olasunkanmi, Bello Kankaya, and Desmond Inyama.
The probe is connected to the funds allocated for the rehabilitation of three state-owned refineries: the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the investigation to Channels Television, noting that enquiries were ongoing but declined to give further details.
“There are ongoing investigations into the funds released for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt refineries,” he said in a brief statement shared with our correspondent.
