Soludo Government Awards ₦229 Million Contracts for Two Hospital Gates in Anambra as Audit Flags ₦725m Financial Irregularities
The Anambra State Government under Governor Chukwuma Soludo has awarded contracts worth ₦229 million for the construction of two gates at General Hospitals in Okpoko and Fegge, SaharaReporters has revealed. A review of the Anambra State Open Contracting Portal shows that the projects, tagged “Solution Is Here Model Gate,” were awarded at an average cost of ₦114.5 million per gate.
According to the contract details, Crystal Dove Construction Limited emerged as the contractor for both projects. However, checks on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal did not provide verifiable information about the company, raising transparency concerns.
The contract awards come amid growing scrutiny of Anambra State’s public finances following revelations in the state’s 2024 Audit Report. The report, issued by the Office of the Auditor-General, uncovered unresolved financial queries and alleged fiscal indiscipline totaling over ₦725 million across several ministries and parastatals.
Key findings include the non-retirement of ₦263 million released to the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) for consultancy services related to a proposed industrial city master plan and special economic zone licence. Auditors noted that there was no evidence of the master plan or licence for which the funds were approved, describing the situation as a violation of financial accountability and fiscal responsibility principles.
The audit also flagged missing government assets, including three vehicles—one Peugeot Panther and two Ford Rangers—that could not be accounted for by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
These revelations have intensified public debate over spending priorities, transparency, and accountability in Anambra State, particularly as large sums are allocated to infrastructure projects like hospital gates while unresolved audit queries and missing public funds remain unaddressed.
The Anambra State Government under Governor Chukwuma Soludo has awarded contracts worth ₦229 million for the construction of two gates at General Hospitals in Okpoko and Fegge, SaharaReporters has revealed. A review of the Anambra State Open Contracting Portal shows that the projects, tagged “Solution Is Here Model Gate,” were awarded at an average cost of ₦114.5 million per gate.
According to the contract details, Crystal Dove Construction Limited emerged as the contractor for both projects. However, checks on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal did not provide verifiable information about the company, raising transparency concerns.
The contract awards come amid growing scrutiny of Anambra State’s public finances following revelations in the state’s 2024 Audit Report. The report, issued by the Office of the Auditor-General, uncovered unresolved financial queries and alleged fiscal indiscipline totaling over ₦725 million across several ministries and parastatals.
Key findings include the non-retirement of ₦263 million released to the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) for consultancy services related to a proposed industrial city master plan and special economic zone licence. Auditors noted that there was no evidence of the master plan or licence for which the funds were approved, describing the situation as a violation of financial accountability and fiscal responsibility principles.
The audit also flagged missing government assets, including three vehicles—one Peugeot Panther and two Ford Rangers—that could not be accounted for by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
These revelations have intensified public debate over spending priorities, transparency, and accountability in Anambra State, particularly as large sums are allocated to infrastructure projects like hospital gates while unresolved audit queries and missing public funds remain unaddressed.
Soludo Government Awards ₦229 Million Contracts for Two Hospital Gates in Anambra as Audit Flags ₦725m Financial Irregularities
The Anambra State Government under Governor Chukwuma Soludo has awarded contracts worth ₦229 million for the construction of two gates at General Hospitals in Okpoko and Fegge, SaharaReporters has revealed. A review of the Anambra State Open Contracting Portal shows that the projects, tagged “Solution Is Here Model Gate,” were awarded at an average cost of ₦114.5 million per gate.
According to the contract details, Crystal Dove Construction Limited emerged as the contractor for both projects. However, checks on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal did not provide verifiable information about the company, raising transparency concerns.
The contract awards come amid growing scrutiny of Anambra State’s public finances following revelations in the state’s 2024 Audit Report. The report, issued by the Office of the Auditor-General, uncovered unresolved financial queries and alleged fiscal indiscipline totaling over ₦725 million across several ministries and parastatals.
Key findings include the non-retirement of ₦263 million released to the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) for consultancy services related to a proposed industrial city master plan and special economic zone licence. Auditors noted that there was no evidence of the master plan or licence for which the funds were approved, describing the situation as a violation of financial accountability and fiscal responsibility principles.
The audit also flagged missing government assets, including three vehicles—one Peugeot Panther and two Ford Rangers—that could not be accounted for by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
These revelations have intensified public debate over spending priorities, transparency, and accountability in Anambra State, particularly as large sums are allocated to infrastructure projects like hospital gates while unresolved audit queries and missing public funds remain unaddressed.
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