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Lawmaker threatens to sue EFCC if forfeited Nnamani’s assets are not returned to Enugu govt in 7 days
EFCC had last Thursday announced the handover of properties forfeited by Nnamani’s companies in Enugu to AMCON.
The properties are: one bungalow, one wire house and three duplexes, all located at No. 3/4 Pocket Estate Independence Layout, Enugu; 12 rooms of one -storey semi-detached building located at No. 35B Abakaliki Road, Enugu; one duplex of six rooms, located at No. 3A Mount Street, Park-avenue, Enugu and one duplex of six rooms, located at No. 3C Mount Street, Park-avenue, Enugu State.
However, Ogara in the open letter to the EFCC Chairman, said the properties should be returned to Enugu State within seven days , failing which he would initiate legal process.
The lawmaker also queried the whereabouts of the N400m recovered from Sam Ejiofor’s overhead tank, which he said remained unaccounted for till date.
The letter reads, “Few days ago, news broke through the EFCC’s social media handles that your commission has handed over some forfeited property belonging to the former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani to Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON).
“These property according to your commission include, one bungalow, one warehouse and three duplexes all located at N0 3/4 Pocket Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu; 12 rooms of one storey semi-detached building located at N0 35B Abakaliki Road, Enugu; one duplex of six rooms, located at N0 3A Mount Street, Park Avenue, Enugu and one duplex of six rooms, located at 3C Mount Street, Park Avenue, Enugu.
“As a representative of the people of Igbo Eze South (part owners of the recovered assets), I have been inundated with several calls as to why your commission should hand over the assets belonging to the government and good people of Enugu State to AMCON.
“Sir, it is on record that on April 2024, your commission handed over 14 property linked to the former governor of the State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani initially forfeited to the Federal Government back to the government and people of Enugu State without any information to the House of Assembly till date.
“During that brief ceremony you disclosed that the road to the forfeiture dated back to 2007 when you started the prosecution of the former governor.
“Kindly note also that all the monies siezed by EFCC including N400m from Sam Ejiofor’s overhead tank remain unaccounted for till date.
“Again, we are seeing a handover of another set of properties of the people of Enugu State to an unknown body that has no bearing with the assets recovery litigations that had lingered in court for close to two decades.
“Sir, for the mere fact that there was no nexus between the issues arising from the forfeited property in Enugu State linked to ex-governor Nnamani and AMCON, I, on behalf of the good people of Igbo Eze South that I represent demand that the EFCC return all those property handed over to AMCON to Enugu state within seven days.
“Failure to comply with this demand, I would have no choice than to seek redress before a court of competent jurisdiction and relying on the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.”
The Advocate could not get the official reaction of the EFCC to the lawmaker’s letter by press time on Monday.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent.
This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, joining the AFRAA airline fraternity, collectively representing more than 85 per cent of total international traffic carried by African airlines.
Speaking on the occasion, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, said, “We are delighted to welcome Enugu Air into the AFRAA fraternity.
“As a state-backed carrier serving Nigeria’s rapidly expanding domestic market, Enugu Air represents the kind of homegrown investment that is vital to building resilient air connectivity across our continent.
“We look forward to supporting the airline through the IOSA certification process and to its continued growth within the AFRAA membership, as we work together to advance the cause of unified African skies.”
Reacting to the development, the CEO of Enugu, Capt Tolu Ita, described the admission into AFRAA as a major milestone in the airline’s short history.
“We are honoured to join the AFRAA fraternity. This membership underscores Enugu Air’s commitment to safe, reliable, and affordable air travel for Nigerians while contributing to the vision of a unified African aviation market.
“We look forward to collaborating with fellow AFRAA members and leveraging the association’s support as we grow our network and pursue IOSA certification,” Tolu stated.
Founded on July 7, 2025, Enugu Air commenced commercial operations with a fleet of Embraer E170/E190/E195 aircraft.
The airline, which has its headquarters in Enugu and operates from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, currently serves nine domestic destinations including Enugu, Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano and Benin City.
As part of the airline’s growth strategy, Enugu Air plans to expand further across Nigeria and, in subsequent phases, to launch regional and international routes across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
As part of its growth strategy, Enugu Air plans to expand further across Nigeria and, in subsequent phases, to launch regional and international routes across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
The admission of Enugu Air aligns with AFRAA’s strategic priorities and strengthens the voice of the association. Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous nation and one of its fastest-growing economies, remains central to the realization of a truly integrated African aviation market.
Meanwhile, founded in Accra, Ghana, in April 1968, and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRAA’s mission is to promote, serve African Airlines and champion Africa’s aviation industry.
The association envisions a sustainable, interconnected and affordable air transport industry in Africa, where African airlines become key players and drivers of African economic development.
AFRAA membership cuts across the entire continent and includes all the major intercontinental African operators.
The association’s members represent over 85% of total international traffic carried by African airlines.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a fresh round of appointments involving a commissioner, three Special Advisers and 1,000 other aides.
The appointments comprise 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants, with the governor saying the move is intended to reinforce his administration and improve its reach across the state.
Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, from Akoko North-West Local Government Area, has been nominated as Commissioner for Special Duties. Her nomination has been transmitted to the state House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
The governor also appointed Hon. Abimbola Fajolu as Special Adviser on Environment, Chief Ade Adeniyi as Special Adviser on Rural and Community Development, and Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi as Special Adviser on Transport.
Among those named as Senior Special Assistants are Erelu Toyin Ogungbure, Women Mobilisation (South); Bidemi Obayangbon, Forestry; Gboluge Olufunmi Alex, Community Engagement (South); Hon. Akin Adeniyi, Community Engagement (Central); and Obayan Theophilus Ayodeji, Community Engagement (North).
Others include Kelvin Solomon, Students Affairs; Adeolu Iwakun, Volunteer Services; Samson Job Bazuaye, Oil and Gas; Fade Ojamomi, Youth Empowerment and Job Creation; Sam Adepoju, Public Engagement; and Alhaji Samad Orijeminiyi, Scholarship.
Also appointed are Victor Omodara, Grassroots Mobilisation; Abayomi Adefolalu, Photography; and Alhaji Abdukadiri Adenoyi, Prince Nzuoma Egbulefu and Alhaji Garba Goni, all for Non-Indigenes.
About 40 people are suspected to have lost their lives after a boat carrying farmers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident occurred while the victims were crossing a stream to access their farms.
An eyewitness said more than 70 people were on the boat when it capsized shortly after taking off.
The village head was among those on board but he was reportedly rescued.
“So far, we have recovered about 40 bodies, while six people, including the village head, were rescued,” a local journalist who was at the scene, Sharhabilu Yahuza Kiliya, told our reporter.
According to him, the victims comprised farm owners and labourers who had been engaged to harvest rice.
“The canoe capsized shortly after take-off. Rescue operations are still ongoing, with local divers searching for those still missing and recovering bodies,” he said. (Daily Trust)
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