The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has dismissed allegations that the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) failed to remit ₦2.77 billion generated from tender fees into the Federation’s Consolidated Revenue Fund.

The Executive Director of CPTA, Comrade Patrick Ogheneyero Jr., made the clarification on Monday during a press conference following the organisation’s engagement with NAPTIN over the allegations.

A report published on September 5, 2026, had alleged that NAPTIN failed to remit ₦2,771,731,464.25 generated from the sale of bidding documents and tender fees into the government’s revenue account.

The publication also raised 10 other allegations bordering on financial and procurement irregularities involving more than ₦3.6 billion.

Ogheneyero explained that CPTA commenced an investigation into the allegations on September 8, subsequently requesting explanations from NAPTIN concerning its revenue collections, remittances, procurement activities and other audit observations.

He said the institute later invited the organisation for an engagement, during which its management provided explanations and clarifications on the issues raised.

According to him, NAPTIN informed CPTA that the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation had acknowledged that the information concerning the alleged non-remittance of the ₦2.77 billion was wrongly published.

He maintained that the clarification meant the allegation should not be regarded as an established case of financial misconduct against the institute.

The CPTA executive director further disclosed that information provided to the organisation indicated that NAPTIN generated ₦720,000 in tender fees in 2022 and ₦740,000 in 2024, with both amounts reportedly remitted into the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

He urged media organisations that published the initial allegations to review their reports and make necessary corrections in light of the latest clarification.

Ogheneyero also called on the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation to formally address the reported error through the appropriate channels.

He stressed that CPTA’s inquiry was guided by the need to promote transparency and accountability, noting that allegations involving public funds must be investigated based on verified evidence and established procedures.

He commended NAPTIN’s management for responding to the organisation’s enquiries and providing explanations regarding the issues raised.

The clarification specifically addresses the ₦2.77 billion tender-fee allegation and does not automatically resolve the other financial and procurement concerns mentioned in the initial audit reports.