The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it has arraigned a former Director of Finance and Supply at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, Ilorin, Kwara State, Ibitoye Moses, over an alleged multi-million naira contract fraud.
In a statement on Tuesday by Okor Odey, spokesman of ICPC, the former director was arraigned on a 24-count charge.
“Moses was docked before Justice H. A. Saleeman at the Kwara State High Court on a 24-count charge bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud, misappropriation of funds, and making false statements to investigators.
“He, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges”
The statement said, “following his plea, defence counsel, Oluwasheye Adeboye, urged the court to grant bail, a request that was not opposed by prosecution counsel, David Nwaze.
“Ruling on the application, Justice Saleeman granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦5 million with two sureties resident within the court’s jurisdiction, one of whom must own landed property.
“The case was adjourned to May 26, 2026, for the commencement of trial”
According to the ICPC, investigations revealed that Moses allegedly used his position to influence the award of contracts worth tens of millions of naira to companies in which he had vested interests.
“The defendant conferred corrupt advantage upon himself by influencing the award of contracts to entities in which he had direct and indirect interests,” the commission said.
It said that one of the key allegations involves a ₦48.52 million contract for entrepreneurship training on oil palm production for women in Akwa Ibom State, awarded to Magic Touch Business Solutions Ltd—where Moses is allegedly a director and shareholder.
The anti-graft agency further alleged that he benefited from additional contracts valued at ₦29.95 million and ₦40 million, also awarded to the same company.
In another instance, the defendant was said to have received an indirect benefit of ₦550,000 from a ₦28.85 million contract awarded to another firm.
“Despite being a public officer, he maintained active involvement in the affairs of the companies, alongside his wife, who is also a director and signatory,” the ICPC stated.
The commission also accused Moses of misappropriating ₦3 million, allegedly collected as administrative charges on contracts awarded by ARMTI.
Additionally, he was said to have made false statements to investigators by denying links to the companies—claims the prosecution insists are contradicted by documentary evidence.
“The prosecution will rely on witnesses and documentary exhibits to establish the defendant’s culpability,” the Commission added.
The trial is expected to commence on May 26, 2026.
