EFCC Arrests Delta Accountant General Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Diversion Linked To Ex-Governor Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Delta State Accountant General, Mrs. Joy Enwa, in connection with the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion in state funds linked to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
The funds, part of the 13 percent derivation allocation designated for oil-producing states, were reportedly misappropriated during Okowa’s tenure as governor.
Former Governor Okowa was detained by the EFCC in November 2024 at its Port Harcourt office for his alleged involvement in the large-scale diversion. Investigators claim he used his position to acquire assets worth up to N1.3 trillion, including stakes in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company and other oil-sector investments.
In addition to Mrs. Enwa, the EFCC has also detained other individuals for questioning, including Ekeruche, a former Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), and the Director of Administration for the Delta State Government House.
The investigation is ongoing as the EFCC continues efforts to unravel the alleged financial mismanagement and recover the diverted funds.
