The Ebonyi State Government has set machinery in motion to recover its share of dividends from the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and other unremitted oil revenues dating back to 1999.

This was disclosed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 9th State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held a day earlier under the chairmanship of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.

According to Omebeh, the state, being a shareholder in NLNG, is entitled to dividends that have accrued since January 1999 but remained unreconciled and unremitted, to this end, EXCO approved the engagement of TIARAS White Consult Limited to undertake a comprehensive review, reconciliation, and recovery of all amounts due to Ebonyi State. The consultancy firm will be entitled to a 15% commission on the total recovered funds”.

According to him, the consultancy fee, earlier pegged at 10% commission, was reviewed upward to 15% commission, to be deducted at source from recoveries.

“It is imperative to reconcile all outstanding entitlements and recover what is due to Ebonyi from 1999 to date. TIARAS White Consult Limited has been mandated to carry out this exercise,” Omebe stated.

He further disclosed that in a move to strengthen healthcare delivery, the state executive council approved the construction of an ultra-modern clinic within the Ebonyi State Government House at a cost of N3.51 billion.

The facility Is envisioned as a state-of-the-art center that will serve both as an emergency unit for government officials and as a model health facility showcasing modern medical technologies.

He added that the government will acquire the Pentecost Foundation Hospital, Ezzamgbo, along with its equipment and staff, at the sum of N250 million, further expanding access to healthcare in the state. (BusinessDay)

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