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Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by wachakuta(m): 6:47am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Barely 24 hours after they were retired, five of the affected 17 federal permanent secretaries may face trial for alleged corruption. One of those slated for trial has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC). Another, who is rated as brilliant, allegedly indulged in using public funds for exotic vehicles, foreign trips and outrageous hotel bills. It was also learnt that two of those involved were linked to alleged bribery scandals. The retired Perm Secs include Aliyu Ismaila; Godknows Igali; Alhaji Baba Farouk; Abdulkadir Musa; Linus Awute; Fatima Bamidele; Obinna John Chukwu; Ezekiel Oyemomi; Anasthesia Nwaobia; Tunji Olaopa; George A. Ossi ; Mike John Nwabiala; Mohammed Bashar and Abdullahi Yola. The fate of four others was unknown yesterday as they were either not given retirement letters or put on the list of those deployed. The floating permanent secretaries are: Odusote Ibukun; Henry Akpan, Nkechi Ejele and Dr. James Obiagwu. According to investigation, the Presidency was disturbed by security reports that many permanent secretaries embezzled public funds with impunity and were living above their means. The intelligence survey also revealed massive acquisition of property by permanent secretaries and top directors in the civil service. It was gathered that the security reports were confirmed by the disclosures in some books by Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Goke Adegoroye. Some of the allegations being probed include acquisition of choice properties; $4.5b tax holidays; N1.9billion Ebola Fund(including N900million for isolation tents); $2billion arms deal; N29billion fictitious contracts; N275.5million budget for 2015 poll monitoring; the mismanagement of subsidy funds; questionable waivers and N2.4 billion fertiliser scam. A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “About five of the retired permanent secretaries might face trial based on discreet investigation by some security agencies on how they mismanaged their ministries. “Some of these permanent secretaries appeared before one or two anti-graft agencies for questioning. They are already aware of their pending trial. “Some of these senior civil servants have been pleading for soft landing but the government may not listen to them.” Asked to be specific on those affected, the source added: “The anti-graft agencies will soon take charge.” A former Permanent Secretary in the FCT, Adegoroye said compared to the success recorded in public service reform between 2004 and 2007, “there is now [in 2014] more rot to be cleared within the civil service system” . El-Rufai said: “This notion of let’s protect our own, no matter how bad they are, is the problem of the public service, where the federal service is now, is more troubling, because only those that are in finance, supply, and so on get to be permanent secretaries these days. The proportion of those in the lines where there is money that become Permanent Secretaries is a major indictment on the federal public service.” On the fate of the floating perm secs, a source said: “I think there was a little error in the compilation of the list of those retired. While the Presidency put the figure at 17, a statement by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation said it was 16. “When the list of deployment was released, these permanent secretaries were neither among those retired nor assigned. “The Head of Service is making necessary clarifications from the Presidency.” Five ex-permanent secretaries to face trial for alleged corruption - The Nation Nigeria http://thenationonlineng.net/five-ex-permanent-secretaries-to-face-trial-for-alleged-corruption/ 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by wachakuta(m): 6:49am On Nov 12, 2015 |
1st Official Customer of EFCC 5 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by bizzlemie(m): 6:51am On Nov 12, 2015 |
At this rate, soon they'll start trying pensioners for alleged corruption. 4 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by catchfun: 6:51am On Nov 12, 2015 |
if u wanna do magomago,just rememba Magu(efcc chairman) 3 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by divinehand2003(m): 7:00am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Corruption was indeed the principality, power, ruler of the darkness and spiritual wickedness that was walking to and fro over the length, breadth, depth and height of Nigeria. We need help because Buhari alone cannot change this endemic disease in 4 years which has been growing slowly and purposefully like cancer over 50 years of the existence of this country. Nigeria dreams, thinks, breaths, feels, likes, loves, worships, and exalts corruption. We need great deliverance. 31 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by 175(m): 7:03am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Fear Federal Civil Servants. . . .sorry Masters! 2 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by vb0mb(m): 7:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
A cat-paw strategy |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Nobody: 7:07am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Civil servants are the most corrupt sector in Nigeria. I wish they won't sweep this case under the carpet. Jail them all 9 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by ademega(m): 7:09am On Nov 12, 2015 |
they must have embezzled with the consent of the politicians. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Nobody: 7:10am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Na wah oo...if you wan thief, at least thief with sense...haba!!! see the billions them dey thief? Them no dey even thief thousands again 2 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by juman(m): 8:13am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Permanent secretary is synonymous to big corruption. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by mazeltov(m): 8:18am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Jail them all. I'm in support of it. 2 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Islie: 10:44am On Nov 12, 2015 |
They never did see the handwriting on the wall.... These guys are supper rich just like the politievians I hope justice is done at the end of the day Cc lalasticlala 3 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by olahero(m): 11:03am On Nov 12, 2015 |
It will nice for them. |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Sijo01(f): 11:03am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Probe them all to their next of kins. 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Lordave: 11:04am On Nov 12, 2015 |
A lot of trials and probes have been going on for the past 5 months and I'm yet to hear about any corrupt politician found guilty and convicted. Every trial and probe so far seems like a scripted game to me. I'm just worried we don't fully focus on corruption and end up punishing nobody while leaving our economy and other more important issues in an irredeemable rot after 4 years. 2 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Nobody: 11:04am On Nov 12, 2015 |
bizzlemie: Please talk sense or remain silent 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by mignone(f): 11:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
the anti-graft agenc(ies)y should just finish wateva they start this time 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Richie0974: 11:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
These days retirement = Trial. ...civil servants are getting scared of retirement. If you're retired, you don enter one chance be that. 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by GeneralShepherd(m): 11:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Until an APC politician is probed I will take this anti-corruption war with a pinch of salt. An example is the confirmation of Fashola even though he was accused of paying 78 million naira for a website. I agree that there is no politician that is squeaky clean, I also agree that PDP politicians may even be more corrupt, however calling the misappropriation of 78 million naira nothing is the reason why our leaders loot because we will always defend them. 78 million is approximately £285000, now food for thought David Chaytor an MP (equivalent of a senator in Nigeria) was jailed in 2010 in Britain (a country far richer than Nigeria ) for misappropriation of £18000. I wish you guys living in Nigeria goodluck 13 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Nobody: 11:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
All i see is Billions that will never come back. |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by tbmas(m): 11:05am On Nov 12, 2015 |
I think buhari is trying to maintain a ground dat he will condole no nonsense among the new ministers |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Pavore9: 11:06am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Conviction is needed if found guilty. |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by ttemmi(m): 11:06am On Nov 12, 2015 |
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Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Drsheddy(m): 11:06am On Nov 12, 2015 |
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Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by chuose: 11:06am On Nov 12, 2015 |
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Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Kreamie(m): 11:07am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Like a Nollywood movie; THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING! |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by Trailblazer1(m): 11:07am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by chiedu7: 11:07am On Nov 12, 2015 |
[size=15pt]B00hari is not serious. Audu of Kogi state chop N11 billion, yet ein dey contest for office[/size] http://dailypost.ng/2015/10/04/kogi-guber-audu-will-return-the-n11bn-he-stole-if-elected-apc-chairman/ |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by philips70(m): 11:07am On Nov 12, 2015 |
All what we just need is putting these people in jail whenever they are charged and found guilty. If all we hear is just prosecution and no convictions and jail sentences, KWARRUPSHUN will never leave this land. 1 Like |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by asha80(m): 11:08am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Some people erroneously believe all those big empty mansions in Abuja belong to politicians not knowing a lot of those houses belong to senior federal civil servants 2 Likes |
Re: Five Ex-permanent Secretaries To Face Trial For Alleged Corruption by cornel00(m): 11:08am On Nov 12, 2015 |
will that change the President Buhari from being a terrorist 1 Like |
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