The House of Representatives recently conducted an investigation into the National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW), uncovering alleged financial irregularities in the agency’s expenditures, as reported by the Guardian.
According to the investigation, NAGGW reportedly spent a staggering N81.2 billion on the planting of 21 million trees across 11 frontline states. These states include Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Yobe, and Borno.
The investigative committee, chaired by Isma’ila Dabo, expressed dissatisfaction with the conflicting financial reports provided by various entities, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (oAGF), and NAGGW itself. During the examination of documents submitted by these parties, discrepancies emerged, further fueling the committee’s concerns.
The investigation was launched following a resolution in a July plenary session, which mandated the establishment of an ad hoc committee to scrutinize the utilization of ecological funds allocated to NAGGW since 2015. The alleged financial irregularities have raised serious questions regarding the management and allocation of funds within the agency.
