Nigerian Government Lacks Records of Local Contractors for Abuja CCTV Project

The Nigerian government, specifically the finance ministry, has informed SERAP that it has no record of local contractors involved in the $460 million Abuja CCTV project. SERAP had urged the government to name these contractors.

24 May, 08:44 — 24 May, 12:03

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Why this matters

The $460 million Abuja CCTV project has been a subject of controversy due to its high cost and perceived lack of completion or functionality, raising significant questions about government transparency and the judicious use of public funds. The demand for contractor disclosure is crucial for ensuring accountability and combating potential corruption in large-scale public infrastructure projects.

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SERAP has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to disclose local contractors for the $460 million Abuja CCTV project
The project cost is $460 million
The finance ministry claims to have no record of the local contractors involved

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SERAP is demanding the disclosure of local contractors and payment details for the Abuja CCTV project.

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The finance ministry stated they have no record of local contractors for the project.

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Nigerians still do not know the names of local contractors for the project.

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The coverage from both outlets leans center-left, primarily by focusing on accountability, transparency, and the government's perceived lack of responsiveness regarding public funds.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual97d ago

$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says

According to SERAP, “Nigerians still do not know exactly the names of local contractors for the project." The post $460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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punch-ngMostly Factual97d ago

Name local contractors in $460m Abuja CCTV project, SERAP urges FG

SERAP demands the Nigerian Federal Government disclose all local contractors and payment details for the $460 million Abuja CCTV project, citing lack of tr Read More: https://punchng.com/name-local-contractors-in-460m-abuja-cctv-project-serap-urges-fg/

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vanguard-ngMixed97d ago

$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other entities that benefited from the payments under the National Public Security Communication System project in Abuja, commonly referred to as the $460 million Abuja CCTV Project.” The post $460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record...

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First report: Premium Times · 24 May, 08:44|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Premium Times24 May, 08:44First to report

$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says

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Name local contractors in $460m Abuja CCTV project, SERAP urges FG

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vanguard-ng24 May, 12:03Latest update

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Nigerian Government Lacks Records of Local Contractors for Abuja CCTV Project

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$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says

Name local contractors in $460m Abuja CCTV project, SERAP urges FG

$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP

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$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says

Name local contractors in $460m Abuja CCTV project, SERAP urges FG

$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP

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