Lawmakers say the dormant institution has received hundreds of millions despite being shut down in 2010.
The House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare has raised alarm over continued public funding of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja, despite its closure 15 years ago.
The college, established in 2008 under the Federal Ministry of Health, was shut down in 2010 following directives from the National Universities Commission over non-compliance with academic standards.
However, lawmakers say the college continues to receive annual capital and recurrent budget allocations, running into hundreds of millions of naira.
“This is a grave national concern,” said Speaker Tajudeen Abbas at an investigative hearing. “Institutions designed to serve the public good must not become vessels for administrative opacity or financial recklessness.”
Committee Chairman Alex Egbona confirmed ongoing investigations into allegations of financial impropriety and unauthorized disbursements involving ministry officials.
He added, “Although the College has not functioned academically, records show it still receives budgetary provisions.”
The committee vowed to recommend institutional restructuring, sanctions, or reforms.