******NIDO AFRICA Files Fraud Complaint Against Ex-Officials Over ₦10M Conference Scam, Urges EFCC Investigation.
******NIDO Africa Urges EFCC to Probe Impersonation, Forgery, and Alleged Money Laundering Amid Concerns Over Nigeria’s International Reputation
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Africa (NIDO AFRICA) has lodged a formal complaint with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing former officials Dr. Kingsman Chikelu and Titus Alagba of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to solicit ₦10 million ($28,000) per country for a purported Real Estate Conference. The duo, allegedly impersonating NIDO AFRICA executives, is being investigated for forgery, fraudulent misrepresentation, and attempts to defraud.
Delta Uhuru Media (News Online) learnt this from NIDO Africa Public Relations Officer, Ambassador Folaji Adura in a press statement made available to Journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T) today being on Saturday, December 20, 2025 as he stated that on December 15, 2025, NIDO AFRICA’s legal team, represented by Aeshex Legal Consult, filed a petition detailing how Chikelu and Alagba used forged NIDO AFRICA letterhead dated November 24, 2025, to solicit partnership fees from companies. The letter falsely claimed to secure participation in a high-profile real estate conference scheduled for February 20–27, 2026, across Angola, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Morocco.
Dr. Chikelu, whose tenure as NIDO AFRICA Chairman ended in November 2022, and Mr. Alagba a former Secretary, no longer affiliated with the organization, targeted firms such as Hand of God Construction Limited. The Board of Trustees dissolved the pair’s executive council in June 2023.
The legal petition reveals that this is the latest in a series of impersonation attempts by the suspects. Despite prior court orders barring them from representing NIDO AFRICA, Chikelu and Alagba allegedly continued their activities, previously operating covertly. The recent solicitation letter marks a brazen escalation, with the organization warning of potential money laundering under the guise of its.
In 2023, NIDO AFRICA’s Board of Trustees had already alerted the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) about an “illegal election” conducted by the defunct executive council.
NIDO AFRICA’s legal team expressed grave concerns about the scam’s impact on Nigeria’s global standing. The organization, tasked with uniting Nigerians in the diaspora for national development, warned that the fraud “batters the image of the Federal Republic of Nigeria internationally.” They emphasized the potential for further fraud and damage to the organization’s credibility.
NIDO AFRICA has urged the EFCC to “swiftly bring these individuals to book” and investigate the alleged criminal syndicate for forgery and impersonation. This is not just about ₦10 million, it is about restoring faith in Nigeria’s institutions and safeguarding the legacy of NIDO AFRICA,” the petition stated.
As the EFCC reportedly reviews the case, the fallout highlights ongoing challenges in combating organized fraud and preserving the integrity of public institutions. NIDO AFRICA’s leadership has pledged to cooperate fully with authorities, while urging victims to come forward.