The former CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Mele Kyari, has reiterated his dedication to national accountability and anti-corruption initiatives, emphasizing that every Nigerian has a role in advancing the country.
Kyari stated this after honouring an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Wednesday.
He arrived at the Commission’s headquarters at about 1:00pm and departed around 9:07pm.
Speaking after the session, the NNPCL boss said his appearance was in line with his personal belief in due process and institutional integrity.
The ex-NNPC Boss said he has done his part by serving the country, adding that it is now left for the EFCC to do theirs without fear and with honor and respect.
“I have done my part; the EFCC must do theirs. When each of us do our duty—without fear or favour, with honour, respect, and commitment—Nigeria moves forward,” Kyari said.
Recall that the court in August ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to Kyari over allegations of fraud.
Justice Nwite made the order after counsel for the EFCC, Ogechi Ujam, moved an ex parte motion asking the court to freeze the accounts in the interim pending the conclusion of investigations by the commission.
The anti-graft agency argued that the bank accounts in respect of which the reliefs are sought are subject matters of investigation by the Commission about misappropriation of funds and criminal breach of trust.
It also said that the preliminary investigation conducted thus far revealed that the bank accounts are linked to Mr Kyari, who has been using them to receive suspicious inflows from NNPC and various oil companies that have dealings with NNPC.
“That bank records further revealed that these accounts are controlled and managed by Mr Kyari through his family members who are acting as fronts,” he said.
Abdullahi also said the investigation so far carried out revealed “that N661,464,601.50, which are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, were warehoused in four different accounts”.
