By Jennifer Ugwueke
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday, arraigned Prof. Lawrence Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), before a Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged N900 million fraud.
The commission said Prof Ojerinde allegedly committed multiple frauds while heading JAMB and the National Examination Council (NECO).
The operatives of the anti-corruption commission had, on March 15, 2021 arrested Ojerinde, in Abuja, on allegations bordering on misappropriation of funds.
Ojerinde was docked before trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu on 18 counts charge.
However, he pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him by the Federal Government agency.
Efforts by Ojerinde to secure a plea bargain failed.
Details shortly….