By Simon Ebegbulem

BENIN—Edo State Government has uncovered $31 million allegedly siphoned from the coffers of the state during the administration of a former governor of the state and directed the Attorney-General to commence legal processes to recover same.

This was part of the decision reached at the end of the State Executive Council, SEC, meeting held in the state capital, yesterday.

Uncovered fraud
Briefing the press at the end of the meeting, Commissioner for Information, Mr Louis Odion said: “There is the issue of a fraud that was discovered while turning our books. We found that the $31 million was fraudulently taken from state coffers under a past administration in state. The governor has directed the Attorney-General to commence legal action in that direction. So, in the coming days, the state government will take legal action to ensure that what was stolen from Edo State Government is recovered. When you convert $31 million to naira, it fetches you a whopping N7 billion. You can imagine what N7 billion will do in improving the human condition in Edo State.”

The commissioner, who praised some landlords and companies in the state on the level of their compliance with the land use charge, said Governor Oshiomhole asked him to convey his appreciation and gratitude to the people of Edo State as well as members of the private sector for their voluntary compliance with the Land Use Charge.


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My question is why is the state Government just discovering this few months to the end of this administration?.............. The said ex-governor left office over 10 years ago and this administration came on board over 7years ago

That's good... better late than never

What is this green snake (Gov Oshio) trying to do... No matter what he does, the pple will never fall for his tricks.. Deputy Gov. Odubu or others 4rm his camp can never rule the state. He shld start getting ready for his first visit to the EFCC...