Tension in Chad Basin Development Authority as Whistleblowers Raise Alarm Over Fraudulent Asset Sales and IGR Leakages

Serious allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office and corruption in the auction processes, and diversion of internally generated revenue (IGR) have emerged against the current leadership of the Chad Basin Development Authority, in Borno state, following claims made by concerned staff of the agency who are calling for urgent Federal Government intervention.

The allegations, lies at the core of a controversial auction exercise, alleged non-remittance of revenues, and suspected sale of recently procured government assets under questionable circumstances.

The current management is led by Managing Director/CEO, Tijjani Musa Tumsah, alongside the Chairman of the Board, Prof. Abdu Dauda Biu, and executive directors including Engr. Mohammed Shettima (Engineering), Bashir Bukar Baale (Finance and Administration), Muazu Iliyasu (Agricultural Services), and Vrati Nzonzo Sahulama (Planning and Design).

According to the whistleblowing staff, tensions within the Authority have escalated since the team assumed office around March 2025, with accusations that key decisions, particularly around asset disposal and revenue management have been carried out without due process or transparency.