Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman has been sentenced to prison.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja sentenced the former minister to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about N33.8 billion.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the case before the court.

Mamman was accused of money laundering and conspiracy involving funds meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.