Anti-Graft Agency EFCC Charges Suspects in Abuja for N600 Million NNPC Job Scam Involving Fake Job Promise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally arraigned two individuals in Abuja over an alleged N600 million NNPC job scam. The anti-graft agency charged the suspects with fraud, forgery and obtaining money under false pretences in connection with a purported scheme to secure a high-level job at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), underscoring ongoing efforts to combat corruption and protect Nigerians from employment-related fraud.
On the day of the arraignment, the EFCC brought Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho before Justice H. Muazu at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The defendants are accused of orchestrating a N600 million NNPC job scam by collecting significant sums of money from a complainant with promises of facilitating her appointment as a top executive at NNPC.
According to prosecution filings, the suspects allegedly obtained approximately N603.4 million between August and October 2024 from the complainant, identified as Oluseye Yomi-Sholoye. The funds were paid under the guise of securing her appointment as Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, a prestigious and influential role in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Prosecutors also allege that one of the defendants used forged documents purportedly issued from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the Presidential Villa to substantiate the false job offer.
During proceedings in Abuja, Gidado Ibrahim pleaded not guilty to all charges. The defense counsel filed a bail application, and the court adjourned the matter to 17 February 2026 for a hearing on the bail request. Meanwhile, Ibrahim was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the next hearing. The second defendant, Halimat Adenike Tejusho, is currently at large as the EFCC continues efforts to effect her arrest and ensure her appearance in court.
The alleged N600 million NNPC job scam has generated widespread public interest, particularly among job seekers and civil society groups. Many observers view the prosecution as part of the EFCC’s intensified drive to hold fraudsters accountable and deter similar schemes. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious job offers, especially those involving unrealistic guarantees and advance payments.
The EFCC’s actions in Abuja against the suspects accused in the N600 million NNPC job scam highlight continuing efforts to uphold accountability and protect citizens from economic crimes. As the case progresses through the courts, it is expected to reinforce the message that fraudulent activities, especially those exploiting the aspirations of job seekers, will be met with legal consequences.
