Tag efcc grills ogunlewe over n250m funaab funds scam

It appears that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has grilled a former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Olusola Oyewole Ogunlewe, over allegations of misappropriation of N250 million FUNAAB funds.

According to reports, the EFCC invited Professor Ogunlewe for questioning over the alleged mismanagement of the funds, which were meant for the development of the university. The commission is said to have uncovered evidence of fraudulent activities, including the diversion of funds meant for the construction of a new faculty building to personal accounts.

The EFCC has been investigating the matter since 2020, and Professor Ogunlewe's invitation is seen as a significant development in the case. The commission has been working to recover the allegedly misappropriated funds and bring those responsible to justice.

It is worth noting that Professor Ogunlewe has denied any wrongdoing and has described the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. However, the EFCC has maintained that it has sufficient evidence to prove the allegations and is committed to ensuring that justice is served.

The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, particularly in the education sector. It also underscores the need for institutions to take proactive measures to prevent fraud and ensure that funds are used for their intended purposes.

It will be interesting to see how the case unfolds and what consequences Professor Ogunlewe may face if found guilty of the allegations.