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A group of lawyers and civil society members from the Concerned Young Professionals Network staged a protest on Thursday outside the United States and Swiss embassies in Abuja, calling for international action regarding alleged corruption involving the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed.
The demonstration, led by the group’s National Coordinator, Barrister Aquila Kendo, included the submission of formal letters to both ambassadors, urging diplomatic intervention over what they described as misuse of public office and embezzlement of funds by the NMDPRA boss.
The petition, signed by Kendo, outlined a series of corruption allegations leveled against Farouk Ahmed. The group also detailed the broader consequences of corruption on Nigerian society, pointing out its role in denying children access to education, limiting healthcare for women, and withholding retirement benefits from senior citizens.
“Corruption has ravaged the nucleus and fabrics of this great nation,” the petition read, stressing the importance of civic engagement and international cooperation in tackling corruption.
Among their demands, the protesters urged the US Embassy to consider measures such as visa restrictions against Ahmed and his family. They also called on American authorities to push Nigeria’s government to launch a formal probe and take legal action where necessary.
According to the group, such steps would not only reflect the US government’s support for Nigeria’s fight against corruption but also act as a warning to other public officials who may consider abusing their office.
“We are counting on the United States, as a great partner of our beloved nation, to support our war against corruption. Engr. Ahmed Farouk must be held accountable for his actions, and we believe international intervention is critical to achieving justice,” Kendo said during the protest on Thursday.
The letter, which seeks a full investigation into the corruption allegations against Ahmed, had earlier been submitted to Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies, including the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Code of Conduct Bureau, and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. The petition is now being taken to an international level in hopes of greater accountability and justice.
The protesters emphasized that they will continue to press for action until authorities take concrete steps to address the claims of misconduct within the NMDPRA and work toward restoring transparency and integrity in public administration.
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