A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), who is facing multiple corruption charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu ruled on Yusuf’s bail application on Thursday morning, following his arraignment on five counts of corruption, including embezzlement, abuse of office, and the unlawful award of contracts.
The EFCC had alleged that Yusuf authorized the purchase of a vehicle at an inflated cost of ₦49.1 million, significantly exceeding the budgeted ₦30 million. He is also accused of awarding a ₦10.1 million training contract to a foundation linked to him, despite only half of the intended beneficiaries participating. Furthermore, the anti-graft agency claims he funneled a ₦17.5 million contract to his nephew’s company for media consultancy services without due process.
