A civil society coalition have expressed concerns over alleged procurement irregularities in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), involving ongoing capital projects recently initiated in the campus.
According to information released by the group, the concerns relate to the commencement of a 4.5-kilometre internal road construction and the rehabilitation of the university’s filling station—projects estimated at about ₦2.8 billion.
The group alleged that the projects began shortly after the assumption office of Vice-Chancellor of the university, without following due procurement processes.
The coalition claimed that construction activities reportedly commenced before seeking or receiving approval from the University of Nigeria Tenders Board, and that documents relating to the projects were only presented to the board on October 13, several weeks after work had already begun.
They further allege that contractors were mobilised to sites without advertisement, competitive bidding, or proper contract award procedures, contrary to the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (2007). The group references Section 58 of the Act, which outlines penalties—including a minimum five-year jail term without option of fine—for violations of procurement procedures.
The coalition called on relevant agencies, including the ICPC, EFCC, and BPE, to investigate the matter, warning that failure to do so may compel them to seek legal redress.