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Diversion of public funds

Apr 3, 2026

FRN vs Yvonne Edet Effiong (Staff of Maritime Academy of Nigeria) & 2 others

Humans

Yvonne Edet Effiong
& 2 others

Money bag

N17,000,000.00
Amount allegedly diverted

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants allegedly conspired between themselves and fraudulently diverted the said sum, being properties belonging to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, using Enys International Resort and Hotel Limited (the 3rd Defendant), under the pretext that the company executed a non-existent contract.

Calendar

2,237
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the Defendants not-guilty plea, the prosecution counsel asked the court for a trial date and for the Defendants to be remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. The trial judge, thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial and ordered the Defendants to be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A. Okeke
Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Yvonne Edet Effiong & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Okeke, Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom
Nature and Number of Charges
9-count charge bordering on forgery, conspiracy, stealing and diversion of funds.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 17, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendants allegedly conspired between themselves and fraudulently diverted the said sum, being properties belonging to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, using Enys International Resort and Hotel Limited (the 3rd Defendant), under the pretext that the company executed a non-existent contract.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Yvonne Edet Effiong (Staff of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State) – Not Guilty
2. Bassey Okon Bassey (Staff of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State) – Not Guilty
3. Enys International Resort and Hotel Limited (Company) – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Usman Shehu (lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,237 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the Defendants not-guilty plea, the prosecution counsel asked the court for a trial date and for the Defendants to be remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. The trial judge, thereafter adjourned the matter for commencement of trial and ordered the Defendants to be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied