Federal Govt Probes Ex-President Jonathan Over N8.68 Billion Textbooks Contract

Goodluck Jonathan

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the immediate investigation of a contract awarded under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the distribution of books to schools across the country. Government, in August 2013, had awarded contract worth N8.68 billion for the printing and distribution of textbooks as well as library materials for public primary schools’ classes one to six and junior secondary schools.

FEC, which commenced yesterday at about 11a.m. shortly after the swearing-in of seven Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting was rescheduled to continue today. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, said however that Council resolved to investigate the distribution of textbooks to schools in the country between 2009 and 2011.

Amaechi said it would be done before commencement of distribution of N6.9 billion textbooks for schools in the country. The Minister of Transport said Council approved production and distribution of core textbooks for early education classes 1-3 and for primary 4-6 in public schools nationwide. Council also approved over N377.5 billion for infrastructure projects, which include roads, power, education, health among others.

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