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The corruption trial of Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is scheduled to begin in London on Monday.
Alison-Madueke, 65, is facing five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, allegedly committed during her tenure as Nigeria’s Minister for Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015.
She is accused of accepting “financial or other advantages” from individuals linked to two energy groups between 2011 and 2015.
The above includes the use of refurbishment work on, and staff costs at several London properties, furniture, chauffeur-driven cars, a private jet flight to Nigeria and £100,000 ($137,000) in cash.
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Additionally, Alison-Madueke allegedly received bribes, including school fees for her son, products from high-end shops such as Harrods and Louis Vuitton, and further private jet flights.
Per the indictment, accepting the bribes constituted “improper performance” of her duties as oil minister.
The former minister appeared in a London court last week during preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection.
Alison-Madueke’s trial is expected to last between 10 and 12 weeks.
