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Diversion of public funds

Jun 24, 2026

FRN vs. Phina Chidi (Former Deputy Director of Pensions Department, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation) & 2 others

Humans

Phina Chidi
& 2 others

Money bag

N1,600,000,000, $2,000,000
Amount allegedly diverted

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have between 2009 and 2011, connived with a companies, Pam Investments Properties Ltd and Ijez Global Resources Limited, to commit an offence under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004, by retaining the sum of $2million, property belonging to the Pensions Account, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.

Calendar

5,571
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The court ordered the EFCC to produce its witness in court after the defendant pleaded not guilty to the 30-count amended charge and warned that failure to do so, will lead to dismissal of the case.

Court house

Hon. Justice Gabriel Kolawole
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Phina Chidi & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
30-count amended charge bordering on diversion of pension funds and money laundering
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 24, 2011
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have between 2009 and 2011, connived with a companies, Pam Investments Properties Ltd and Ijez Global Resources Limited, to commit an offence under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004, by retaining the sum of $2million, property belonging to the Pensions Account, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Phina Chidi – Not guilty
2. Pam Investment Properties Limited (Company) – Not guilty
3. Ijez Global Resources Limited (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. A.S. Akpala (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Emmanuel Egwuagu (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
5,571 day(s)
Case Update
The court ordered the EFCC to produce its witness in court after the defendant pleaded not guilty to the 30-count amended charge and warned that failure to do so, will lead to dismissal of the case.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated