By Francis Wilfred
Justice J.O Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the final forfeiture of N3.4 billion and three properties linked to Salihu Nuhu Jamari while serving as the Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC’s Gas and Power Investment Company Limited.
According to a release by Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, the properties include; an uncompleted six bedroom semi-detached duplex, with boys’ quarters at Plot 3168, Asokoro District, Abuja, a two bedroom flat, block 2, apartment AI, block, EFG, Orsborne II, Ikoyi, Lagos and a restaurant located at plot 102 cadastral zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja.
The judge gave the order, following a motion on notice filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on March 17, 2026 through its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN.
The said money forms part of a case of conspiracy, kickbacks, bribery and money laundering, involving the staff and contractors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Upon receipt of the petition, several investigative activities were carried out where it was discovered that Jamari, while serving as Managing Director of NGPIC used his influence through his private companies namely: Cumulus Energy Limited and Pius and Phillips Petroleum Limited wherein he is a director and signatory to the accounts, received kickbacks from three contractors that were awarded three major projects from NNPCL.
Justice Abdulmalik, after considering the application, held that it had merit and ordered the final forfeiture of the assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
