The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to account for N18.6 billion reportedly missing from funds meant for constructing the National Assembly Commission Office Complex.
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In a letter signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare and dated October 18, 2025, the group said the allegation was contained in the 2022 annual report released by the Auditor-General of the Federation. SERAP demanded that both leaders reveal the identity of the “fictitious construction company” that received the payment, including the names of its directors and shareholders.
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According to the Auditor-General’s report, the National Assembly Service Commission paid over N11.6 billion to an unknown company for the complex’s construction in August 2020 and later released another N6.9 billion in November 2023 for “conversion of the roof garden to office space.” The contracts were allegedly inflated, unadvertised, and executed without approval from the Bureau of Public Procurement or the Federal Executive Council.
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SERAP accused the National Assembly of violating procurement laws and constitutional obligations, saying the funds may have been misappropriated, diverted, or stolen. It gave Akpabio and Abbas seven days to act on the issue or face legal action compelling them to explain the transactions.
The group said the failure to account for the money undermines public trust and transparency, calling on the National Assembly to demonstrate integrity by investigating the matter and ensuring that those responsible are prosecuted.
SERAP noted that corruption continues to deepen poverty, weaken public institutions, and deny citizens access to basic services, urging lawmakers to uphold the constitution and international anti-corruption commitments.
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