WITHIN NIGERIA highlights one significant event that molded April 23 in the history of this nation, Nigeria in an effort to raise awareness and educate our readers for the preservance of our memories as deserving citizens.
On this day, April 23 in 2009, seven high-ranking officials from the country’s electricity regulatory commission have been charged with “criminal diversion” of state funds.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused chairperson Ransome Owan and six of the agency’s commissioners of diverting for their private use about five billion naira (about R293-million).
The seven officials of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), have all been suspended.
They were arraigned on Wednesday before an Abuja high court to answer a 196-count charge. If convicted, they could face up to 14 years in jail.
All seven, who pleaded not guilty, were remanded in custody until Friday when their lawyers are expected to request bail.
