The Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI) has called for an evidence-based investigation into allegations of contract fraud and misappropriation involving the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), urging relevant authorities and stakeholders to allow financial records and audit findings to guide the outcome.
The call was made on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, during a press briefing held at Novare Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, following a publication by Secrets Reporters dated October 1, which alleged that about ₦6.69 billion was involved in contract fraud and misappropriation at the NNRA.
IADI also referenced a protest staged by Global Integrity Watch (GIW) at the NNRA headquarters on October 5, where the organisation reportedly demanded accountability, responses to audit observations and Freedom of Information requests, as well as changes in the leadership of the Authority.
Speaking at the briefing, IADI stressed that an allegation should not be treated as a conclusion, maintaining that the claims surrounding the NNRA require careful examination and verification.
The organisation said the relevant records, including budget releases, project details, audit observations and financial trails, should be examined to establish whether the allegations have merit.
It noted that figures of ₦2.7 billion and ₦200 million had been described in connection with constituency allocations, stressing the need to properly establish the source, purpose and utilisation of such funds before drawing conclusions.
IADI urged civil society organisations and other stakeholders to focus on obtaining verifiable information and following the financial trail rather than relying on unverified or sensational claims.
“Let the records be examined and let evidence be brought to the table,” the organisation said, emphasising that transparency and accountability must remain central to the investigation.
Also speaking at the event, the President of the Civil Society for Good Governance and Good Leadership (CSGGG), Chief Dominic Ogakwu, called for evidence-based access to information and accurate records concerning the alleged misallocation of funds.
Ogakwu urged stakeholders to obtain the right information and properly interrogate the issues, rather than allowing incomplete or inaccurate information to shape public perception.
Another speaker, Mr Tayo, stressed the importance of establishing the accuracy of the information circulating around the allegations, warning that inaccurate reports could fuel sensationalism.
He appealed to stakeholders and the media to ensure that accurate and properly verified information is made available to the public.
IADI further called for consideration of the security and institutional implications of the matter, particularly the safety of individuals and organisations involved in the accountability process.
The organisation maintained that the appropriate response to the allegations should be guided by the law, evidence and due process, urging stakeholders to investigate the claims thoroughly and “follow the money” before reaching conclusions.
The group said the outcome of any investigation should be allowed to speak for itself, based on verifiable records, audit findings and established financial evidence.
