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Embezzlement

Aug 9, 2025

FRN vs Prof. Usman Yusuf (Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS)

Humans

Prof. Usman Yusuf

Money bag

N90,439,178.00
Amount allegedly embezzled

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, whilst being the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and being a public officer in the services of National Health Insurance Scheme allegedly used his position to confer unfair advantage to himself and, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 and punishable under the same Section of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

Calendar

187
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties in like sum each. The court added that the sureties must show proof of means of livelihood, whether business or civil service and must also provide valid means of identification, and their addresses are to be verified by the prosecution or court staff.

Court house

Hon. Justice C. E. Nwecheonwu
FCT High Court, Kuje, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Prof. Usman Yusuf
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice C. E. Nwecheonwu, FCT High Court, Kuje, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on embezzlement, conferring undue advantage and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 3, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, whilst being the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and being a public officer in the services of National Health Insurance Scheme allegedly used his position to confer unfair advantage to himself and, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 and punishable under the same Section of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Prof. Usman Yusuf (Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance scheme, NHIS) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. O. I. Habeeb, SAN (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Francis Usani (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
187 day(s)
Case Update
The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties in like sum each. The court added that the sureties must show proof of means of livelihood, whether business or civil service and must also provide valid means of identification, and their addresses are to be verified by the prosecution or court staff.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated