Nigerian court examines ex-minister's role in Mambilla power contract award

In an ongoing Nigerian corruption trial, the lawyer for former Power Minister Olu Agunloye cross-examined former Cross River Governor Donald Imoke regarding the controversial award of the Mambilla hydropower project. Imoke testified he learned of the Federal Executive Council's refusal to approve the contract from meeting minutes, raising questions about the award's legitimacy. The case highlights persistent governance and procurement issues in Nigeria's energy infrastructure sector.

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