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💥Sujimoto’s Claims Against Enugu Govt: What’s the Truth?
“A contractor for Enugu State’s Smart Schools Project has taken to social media, claiming victimization. The contractor in question—identified as Sijibomi Ogundele, also known as Sujimoto—
… says the project was awarded below cost…
That the Governor promised him another contract…
And that rising costs forced him to abandon the work. And finally, that he’s heading to the EFCC to clear his name. But what do the facts actually show?”
Evidence & Counterfacts
Narration:
“On July 2, 2024, was awarded ₦11.4 billion to build about 20 Smart Green Schools.
The government says they advanced him half of that sum—₦5.7 billion—upfront to speed up delivery.
Yet, a year later, joint inspections by the Ministry of Works and the security agencies found most sites abandoned, some barely above foundation level.
Reports show progress of only 5 to 30 percent across the sites, despite hundreds of millions released for each one.
No materials on site. No workers. Poor workmanship. And the contractor is said to have ignored invitations to explain himself.
Instead of lawful requests for contract review, he walked away.”
Context & Accountability
Narration:
“Government records show something more troubling.
According to the Government, though Sujimoto presented a bond from Jaiz Bank, he diverted all payments into a different account—making accountability difficult.
This shows premeditated intent to defraud, not hardship, the Government counter claims.
That’s why the State petitioned the EFCC.
Debunker fact checking team confirms that, meanwhile, other Smart School contractors working under the same economic conditions have continued to deliver while negotiating for review and variations. Many of the smart schools’ campuses, such as the three in GTC Enugu, and the ones in:
- Queens, New Layout
- Ndeabor, Aninri LGA
- Owo Nkanu
- Ugwuomu Nike
- Obe, Nkanu West
- Umuome, Inyi, Oji River
- Ubahu-Amankanu, Nkanu East
- Umachi, Igboeze North
- Amechi Idodo, Nkanu East
- Essodo, Igboeze North
- Alor-Uno, Nsukka
- Nkerefi, Nkanu East
- Ajiona Ovoko, Igboeze South
- Ihe Obukpa, Nsukka
- Iheakpu Awka, Igboeze South
- Ihe Onuiyi, Nsukka
- Ibeagwa Ezema, Igboeze South
- Ibeagwa Nike, Enugu East
- Iheaka, Igboeze South
- Ugwogo Nike, Enugu East
- Ovoko Ulo, Igboeze South
are at various stages of completion.
Conclusion:
Narration:
“Sujimoto had a clear contract. He received advance payment of billions of Naira. Instead of going into arbitration when he had difficulties, he abandoned the sites. Therefore, the verdict is clear: Sujimoto’s claims are misleading.
Since the government is determined to launch many of the Smart Schools are by September 2025, it is taking determined actions to deliver.
A claim circulated online that Nigerians will pay ₦500 tax on every ₦10,000 spent on fuel from January 2026.
Verdict: MISLEADING.
Yes, a 5% fuel surcharge exists—but it is not a new tax.
The levy originates from the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, signed by President Tinubu on June 26, 2025. It mandates a 5% surcharge on petrol and diesel, collected at the point of sale. Cleaner fuels like LPG, kerosene, CNG, and renewables are exempt.
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, clarified that this is not a new tax. It reactivates provisions already contained in the FERMA Act of 2007, which introduced a fuel levy for road maintenance.
Importantly, there is no announced start date for the surcharge.
Conclusion: The claim that Nigerians will begin paying a new fuel tax in January 2026 is misleading. It is not a new tax, and no commencement date has been fixed.
A WhatsApp post, widely forwarded, claimed that the Senate passed a new Cybercrime Act in 2025, signed into law by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Verdict: FALSE.
The post warned Nigerians to “abide” by the so-called law, listing offences like unauthorised access to phones or accounts, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Fact-checks show the claim is fake. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 remains the operative law. The last amendment came in 2024. Though discussions about further review began in May 2025, no new law has been passed.
Also, the Nigerian Senate has been on recess since July 2025 and did not resume until September 23. No credible media outlet reported any new Act. Even if passed by the National Assembly, a bill still requires Presidential assent before becoming law.
Conclusion: The claim that the Senate passed a 2025 Cybercrime Act is false. No such law exists.
💥 Ep.104–WABMA Fake News Debunker:
Has the government introduced a new fuel tax starting January 2026?
