{"id":2136,"date":"2025-05-24T16:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortistv.com\/ltv\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2025-05-28T17:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:06:19","slug":"how-nmdpra-boss-squandered-tax-payers-billions-on-own-children-in-worlds-most-expensive-schools-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortistv.com\/ltv\/2025\/05\/24\/how-nmdpra-boss-squandered-tax-payers-billions-on-own-children-in-worlds-most-expensive-schools-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"NMDPRA Boss Faces Probe Over Fund Misuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NMDPRA CEO Faces Allegations Over Children\u2019s Foreign Education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups Question Use of Public Funds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public interest groups and anonymous sources have raised concerns over the financial decisions of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They allege he used public funds to sponsor his children\u2019s education in some of the world\u2019s most prestigious schools abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children Allegedly Schooled in Elite Institutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to multiple reports, Ahmed\u2019s children\u2014Faisal, Farhana, Ashraf, and Farouk Jr.\u2014attended elite institutions in Switzerland and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faisal studied at the European University in Montreux, later securing a sales role at Oando in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Farouk Jr. reportedly attended Aiglon College, a school that charges fees over N300 million annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claims of Excess and Inequality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources described the spending as excessive, especially given the economic hardship facing host communities in Nigeria\u2019s oil-producing regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, critics argue that children in these regions lack access to basic education, unlike Ahmed\u2019s children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many struggle, Ahmed\u2019s children reportedly enjoy access to exclusive institutions and international opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashraf and Farhana\u2019s Educational Paths Raise Eyebrows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashraf studied at Institut Le Rosey, a school reputed for its global elite network and premium fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuition, room, and board at Le Rosey reportedly cost over N230 million per year, excluding other expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashraf is also said to be pursuing an MBA at Harvard University, further raising public interest in the family\u2019s funding sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farhana, the youngest, is reportedly enrolled at La Garenne International School in the Swiss Alps. She also studied at NIIT in Pune, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accusations and Public Demands Mount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the accusations remain unproven, public calls are growing for a full audit of NMDPRA\u2019s financial records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many civic groups are urging government agencies to investigate and ensure public resources are not misused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They argue that such investigations could restore public trust and reinforce transparency in public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Call for Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civil society continues to monitor the situation. They stress the importance of holding public officials to high standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the claims are serious, proper inquiry is needed before drawing conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, attention remains on NMDPRA and its leadership, with expectations rising for government response.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NMDPRA CEO Faces Allegations Over Children\u2019s Foreign Education Groups Question Use of Public Funds Public interest groups and anonymous sources have raised concerns over the financial decisions of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). They allege he used public funds to sponsor his children\u2019s education in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[528,38,2],"tags":[857,854,863,865,871,868,856,829,837,853,869,861,858,870,860],"class_list":["post-2136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-economy","category-news","category-politics","tag-accountability","tag-civilsociety","tag-corruptionallegations","tag-educationabroad","tag-educationfunding","tag-eliteschools","tag-faroukahmed","tag-governmentoversight","tag-nigerianews","tag-nmdpra","tag-oilandgas","tag-publicfunds","tag-publictrust","tag-switzerlandschools","tag-transparency"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t