Ebonyi govt awards N8.3bn contracts to firms linked to Governor Nwifuru’s ‘half- brother’, 22-year-old relative

An FIJ investigation has revealed that the Ebonyi State Government awarded contracts worth N8.3 billion to two companies owned by individuals linked to Governor Francis Nwifuru, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

The Ebonyi State Government allegedly awarded contracts worth N8.3 billion to two companies owned by individuals linked to Governor Francis Nwifuru between 2024 and 2025.

An investigation by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed that PDoings Nigeria Limited and Angels of Wonder Nigeria Limited secured contracts covering infrastructure and public services.

According to state procurement records, PDoings, owned by Chigbuogu Felix Nwifuru, received two contracts valued at N5.08 billion.

The company was incorporated in June 2024, four months before securing its first N1.09 billion contract for the Ebonyi Commercial Bus Service platform and terminal.

Meanwhile, Angels of Wonder, owned by Innocent Omerumba Nwifuru, reportedly received contracts worth N3.27 billion.

FIJ identified Innocent as the governor’s likely paternal half-brother, while Felix’s exact relationship remains unconfirmed.

The contracts covered roads, boreholes, university infrastructure and recreational facilities.

The revelations raise questions about compliance with Ebonyi’s procurement laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest and require transparency in government contract awards.