The Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat, has led the committee in questioning the Minister in Abuja regarding the non-payment of N1.5 billion to contractors despite the funds being released.
The committee is investigating the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion earmarked for the payment of contractors. This led to a heated argument on Tuesday as the committee and Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, minister of women affairs, engaged in a heated debate.
Some contractors had petitioned the committee, alleging non-payment for contracts they had executed for the ministry.
In a video shared on TheCable X handle, the hearing devolved into a shouting match, with committee members and the minister exchanging accusations and counter-accusations.
Marie Ebikake, another member of the committee, accused the minister of sidelining staff of the ministry.
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“What was budgeted for 2023 from the accountant-general’s office, was it released to the account of the ministry of women affairs. Yes or no?” Ogbara asked.
The committee adjourned hearing indefinitely after the argument.
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