Nigerian contractors dispute FG's N700bn payment claim, resume protests

Contractors operating under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) have publicly refuted claims made by the Federal Government regarding the disbursement of N700 billion. The association asserts that a significant portion of their outstanding payments has yet to be settled, despite the government's announcement.

Following the government's assertion, AICAN members have resumed their protests at the Ministry of Finance. The contractors are demanding the immediate settlement of their dues, arguing that the N700 billion figure does not accurately reflect the payments made to their members.

The protest underscores a persistent dispute between the contractors and the government over payment for services rendered. The association's stance indicates a lack of trust in the government's financial reporting and a determination to secure the payments they believe are owed.