The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a former Director of Finance and Supply at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, Ilorin, Kwara State, Ibitoye Moses, over an alleged multi-million naira contract fraud.

The commission’s spokesperson, Okor Odey, disclosed on Tuesday that the defendant was brought before the Kwara State High Court on a 24-count charge bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud, misappropriation of funds and making false statements to investigators.

Moses was arraigned before Justice H. A. Saleeman, where he pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Following his plea, defence counsel, Oluwasheye Adeboye, applied for bail, which was not opposed by prosecution counsel, David Nwaze.

The court subsequently granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million with two sureties resident within the court’s jurisdiction, including one who must own landed property.

The case was adjourned to May 26, 2026, for the commencement of trial.

According to the commission, investigations indicate that Moses allegedly used his official position to influence the award of contracts worth tens of millions of naira to companies in which he had both direct and indirect interests.

One of the allegations involves a ₦48.52 million contract for entrepreneurship training on oil palm production for women in Akwa Ibom State, awarded to Magic Touch Business Solutions Ltd, a company in which he is said to be a director and shareholder.

The anti-graft agency further alleged that the defendant benefited from additional contracts valued at ₦29.95 million and ₦40 million awarded to the same firm.

In another instance, he was accused of receiving an indirect benefit of ₦550,000 from a ₦28.85 million contract awarded to a separate company.

The commission also alleged that, despite being a public officer, Moses remained actively involved in the operations of the companies alongside his wife, who is also listed as a director and signatory.

Additionally, he is accused of misappropriating ₦3 million reportedly collected as administrative charges on contracts awarded by the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute.

The ICPC further stated that the defendant made false statements to investigators by denying links to the companies, claims it said are contradicted by documentary evidence.

The prosecution said it would rely on witnesses and documentary exhibits to prove the case when trial begins on May 26, 2026.