Nigerian Lawmakers Probe Withheld $20 Million in Social Program Funds

Nigeria's House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into over 30 billion naira (approximately $20 million) recovered from a social investment program. The funds were traced and reclaimed during a probe into the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Lawmakers express concern that the money has not been released for its intended purposes. This delay raises transparency questions and risks paralyzing critical social welfare programs. The investigation will examine why the recovered funds remain withheld. The goal is to ensure accountability and restore the flow of resources to Nigeria's social safety initiatives.