JOS, Nigeria (Sept. 30, 2025) — The Plateau State Geographic Information Service (PLAGIS), a key state agency in charge of land mapping and titles, has denied any involvement in the illegal land or property allocations tied to Lawmaker Adamu Aliyu’s alleged TETFund contract scam.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

PLAGIS says it was never asked to approve or issue titles or land allocations related to the disputed contract, and that its records show no transaction matching the details of the allegations.

The controversy centres on claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that Aliyu, who represents Jos North-North, fraudulently obtained ₦73.6 million from businessman Mohammed Jidda, under the pretense of helping him secure an ₦850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos. Premium Times Nigeria+2Tori.ng+2

According to court documents, Aliyu allegedly handed over a forged contract award letter for a N500 million indoor sports hall project, and provided bank account details for payment to his own GTBank account, and that of a company, Imanal Concept Ltd. The University of Jos later confirmed the letter was not genuine. Premium Times Nigeria+2Tori.ng+2

The ICPC has accused Aliyu of ignoring repeated invitations to explain his role. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja declared him “wanted” after the lawmaker failed to respond through the Assembly clerk and via WhatsApp. Premium Times Nigeria+2Africa Press Arabic+2

In its clarification, PLAGIS said its service level agreement under the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning confines its mandate to issuing land titles (such as Right of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy), surveying and mapping, approving layouts, and providing geographic information. It noted that none of these roles include contract awarding for TETFund projects nor issuing contract award letters for university infrastructure. Plateau State Government+1

PLAGIS also pointed out its digital maps and databases show no land or property transfers or title registrations under the names claimed in some media reports. The agency asked for forensic verification of the documents—especially the contract award letter allegedly used in the transaction—to determine authenticity.

Lawmaker Aliyu has denied wrongdoing. He claims the case is civil, not criminal, accusing ICPC of omitting key facts in its filings. Aliyu says he refunded ₦45 million to Jidda’s company, Mohiba Investment Ltd., and that his involvement was limited to delivering documents provided by a third party. Premium Times Nigeria+2Africa Press Arabic+2

Legal experts say the case raises important questions of agency responsibility, oversight and document verification. Contracts awarded under government-or university-funded programmes like TETFund must follow clear legal process, which includes verifying that contract award letters are issued by the proper authority. Missing or forged documents can allow fraud to occur.

The ICPC is expected to publish a wanted notice and to activate arrest provisions after the court’s order. Aliyu reportedly surrendered to the ICPC in Abuja on Sept. 15. Nigerian News Today+1

What Happens Next: An independent forensic audit of the documents and bank account transfers has been proposed by civil society groups. The outcome may influence whether the case remains criminal, or parts of it are resolved in civil courts. Authorities are also under pressure to clarify which agencies do what in land and contract administration, to prevent similar scandals in future.