N33.8bn fraud: Ex-power minister, Saleh Mamman, bags 75-year jail term

Sunnewsonline | 14-05-2026 06:37pm |

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has imposed a 75-year prison sentence on Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, following his conviction for corruption related to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The court found him guilty of fraud amounting to N33.8 billion, marking a significant ruling in the fight against corruption within Nigeria's power sector. The sentencing reflects the judiciary's commitment to addressing financial misconduct among public officials. The case has drawn attention to the management of major infrastructure projects in the country.

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