EFCC hands over recovered N1.05bn entitlements to 659 disengaged Adamawa teachers
The EFCC said it began investigating the matter after receiving a petition from Abraham Song in 2024 over the teachers’ unpaid entitlements. The post EFCC hands over recovered N1.05bn entitlements to 659 disengaged Adamawa teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned N1.05 billion in recovered funds to 659 disengaged teachers from Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board. The commission's Gombe Zonal Directorate presented the bank draft, valued at ₦1,054,919,532.61, to the beneficiaries on Thursday following a probe into a complaint over unpaid entitlements.
Acting Zonal Director Austine Adache emphasized the commission's dedication to accountability, justice, and returning stolen assets to their rightful owners. The recovery was prompted by a 2024 petition filed by Abraham B. Song, alleging that the affected staff were hired by the state government in 2012 and worked for 29 months before the government declared their positions illegal in 2014.
The court ordered the government to pay their outstanding entitlements but the alleged non-compliance led to garnishee proceedings against the state's accounts. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the commission for their efforts in recovering the funds, which will help alleviate their financial hardships.
Written by urgent.news from Punch's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
