How Aviation Minister Stella Oduah Forced Cash-Strapped Aviation Agency To Spend $1.6 Million On Two BMW Armored Cars For Her

SaharaReporters has obtained documents further exposing the depth of corruption and mismanagement of public funds at Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation headed by Stella Oduah. One of the documents details how Ms. Oduah compelled the cash-strapped Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to purchase two armored BMW cars for the minister. NCAA is the agency charged with ensuring the airworthiness of commercial planes flying within Nigeria’s airspace. Two officials of the agency told SaharaReporters that the NCAA did not have enough funds to upgrade equipment, send staff for critical training, and hire enough qualified staff. “Yet, all the minister is concerned about is to have two exotic BMW cars from the little money we have for operations,” one of the sources said.

The documents obtained by SaharaReporters indicate that the transaction for the purchase of the two BMW vehicles started in June 2013. However, the request for delivery of and payment for the two vehicles was fast-tracked between August 13 and 15 2013. The transaction involved the NCAA, First Bank of Nigeria, and Coscharis Motors Limited.

In a letter dated August 13, 2013, J.D Nkemakolam of the NCAA sent a letter to the Managing Director of Coscharis Motors asking the company to deliver to the NCAA two BMW 760 armored vehicles based on a pro-forma invoice dated June 25, 2013 at the cost of N127, 575,000 ($796,846.21) each. The total amount for the two vehicles came to N255,150,000, or $1,593,687.31. The NCAA’s letter directed Coscharis Motors to deliver the vehicles with sales invoices, delivery notes, and attestation documents.

Our documents reveal that the payment for the vehicles was made into a First Bank of Nigeria account (number 2018912995 with sort code: 0111152303), according to a letter signed by Godwin Umeaka, Coscharis’ group financial controller.

The two black BMW Li HSS vehicles had chases numbers WBAHP41050DW68032 and WBAHP41010DW68044 respectively. The two cars were delivered to the NCAA on August 13, 2013, where it was received by two store managers, F. Onoabhagbe and Y.A. Amzat (who is also the agency’s head of transport). On August 15, 2013, Sola Ogunsakin of the NCAA signed off to certify completion of the transaction.

In an extensive investigation of the Aviation sector after three air mishaps in Nigeria’s airspace, SaharaReporters found a pattern of questionable expenditures authorized by the minister. Several insiders within the aviation industry have told SaharaReporters that Ms. Oduah and President Goodluck Jonathan had focused on the Aviation Ministry as a source for a series of corrupt activities.

“Under Mrs. Oduah, the ministry has carried out many big capital development projects. But what outsiders don’t know is that these projects are being used to divert big amounts into private pockets,” an aviation source said.

Our sources disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had investigated several corrupt practices in the aviation sector, but added that the anti-corruption agency never had the backbone to act on their findings due to political pressure from the Presidency.

Several sources at the agency told SaharaReporters that they were not aware of the whereabouts of the two BMW cars. Some of the sources stated that the cars were handed to the minister who had converted them to private use.

Several interest groups have been demanding the removal of Ms. Oduah, citing her corrupt tendencies, mismanagement of aviation funds and incompetence. Under her watch, the Nigerian airspace has witnessed several air mishaps that claimed the lives of at least 140 people.

A Presidency source told SaharaReporters that Ms. Oduah still retains the confidence of President Jonathan. She is a close associate of Mr. Jonathan, serving as the treasurer who handled funds for the Jonathan campaign during the 2011 presidential election. She also co-chaired the campaign group known as Neighbor-To-Neighbor.
 
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This is of urgent national importance and therefore to be sent to front page with immediate alacrity.
I thank God who made me to first comment my reserve on this all-important topic and to make it during this auspicious period of our national life.
Anyway, lest I forget, I WANT THOSE WHO MAY BE FLEXED WITH THIS REPORT TO NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT CAUSED BY HUMAN MACHINATIONS AT ALL,
EVEN THOUGH THE REPORT IS TOO DETAILED- ALL THE 'I' S ARE DOTTED AND 'T'S CROSSED. DESPITE THE FACT THAT ALL RECEIPSTS ARE REVEALED AND BANK TRANSACTIONS ARE MENTIONED, KNOW ONE THING, AND LET IT SINK INTO YOUR SKULL; EVERYTHING YOU HAVE READ IS PURELY ACCIDENTAL AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT CALL FOR ANY WORRY, NOR CAN IT CAUSE ANY FORCED LANDING. IT IS PURELY AN ACT OF GOD!
IT'S ALL ABOUT FRESH AIR!

Reading through the whole report I can deduce that NCAA ordered for those cars...but if the car was meant for the Minister is an argument Sahara failed to prove beyond reasonable doubts..All I can see is a desperate attempt by sahara to paint the minister in bad light

$1.5 mill for a couple of beema?

I am not sure about where we go from here, folks.


Top 10 Most Expensive Armored Cars

1. Mercedes Benz S-Guard 600: $1.4 million


Not to be outdone, Mercedes Benz has their own line of luxurious armored cars in the S-Guard 600 worth over $1.4 million. This model can resist close range sniper fire, rocket propelled grenades and high velocity projectiles. Its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V12 517-horsepower gasoline engine can zoom from zero to 60 miles per hour in just four seconds.


2. Audi A8 Security: $685,000 to $1,000,000


The armored Audi A8 Security is a sweet package wrapped in steel, titanium and Kevlar that makes it invincible to high-powered firearms. It can also protect against fire and chemical attacks.

Its W12 450b-horsepower gasoline engine can zip from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in less than five seconds! This car can be worth as much as a million dollars!

3. Bentley Mulliner Division with Armor from Mulsanne: $400,000


The Bentley Mulliner Division car is another luxurious model that spikes its price tag to $400,000 when coupled with high-end armor from Mulsanne.

This particular model can withstand high-powered firearms, chemical threats and explosive attacks from all sides. This car can accelerate from zero to sixty kilometers per hour in just five seconds with maximum speed of 184 miles per hour thanks to its Twin Turbocharged 6.7-liter 505-horsepower gasoline engine.

4. Maybach 62S with Armor from Rijck: $352,000


Maybach cars are already expensive as it is. But when the famous Swiss armoring company Rijck integrates its inputs to the Maybach, expect it to be very expensive. Rijck has created a heavily armored Maybach 62S that can deter a high-powered sniper rifle fire from ten meters away. The engineers were able to accomplish this feat without changing the beautiful exterior and interior design of the Maybach.

It comes equipped with an AMG V12 Biturbo 5980cc 620-horsepower gasoline engine. It accelerates from zero to sixty miles per hour in just five seconds. The price tag for this Maybach-Rijck tandem is $352,000.

5. BMW 7 Series High Security: $350,000


BMW is a high-end luxury brand for vehicles but they can pack a punch as well with their armored 7 Series High Security. BMW believes this car is German engineering at its finest because its added weight does not not affect the handling and acceleration of the car.

The High Security can repel high velocity projectile weapons and chemical attacks. It even has its own gas tank that can seal itself again when hit by a bullet. Its engine is no slouch as well because its V12 6-liter, 535-horsepower gasoline engine can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just six seconds.

6. Popemobile: $311,000


The Popemobile cost $311,000 but its value goes beyond that because of the passenger it serves. This vehicle is bulletproof and can withstand all forms of biological and chemical attacks. Even if it gets flat tires, it can still speed through seventy miles per hour. It runs on a Mercedes Benz V8 5-liter gasoline engine that can speed up from zero to 60 miles per hour in just six seconds.

7. Conquest Knight XV: $310,000


Seen by many as a “Hummer Killer,” the Conquest Knight XV is built of hardened steel with Kevlar-fiberglass fenders and bumpers. Even the wheels are impervious to damage because it is made of forged 6061 aluminum. Its engine is either a GM V8 6-liter 325-horsepower gasoline or a Cummins ISB 6.7-liter diesel. Its top speed can reach 153 miles per hour even with all its weight.

8. Cadillac One: $300,000


You’ve probably heard of Air Force One, the airplane used by the President of the United States of America for international travels. It has a land vehicle counterpart in the Cadillac One. But this privileged limousine is more than mere looks. It is heavily armored and its details are highly classified, leading some funny observers to joke that the Cadillac One can withstand a direct hit from a nuclear warhead.

For the estimated price of $300,000, the Cadillac One features a diesel-powered V8 6.6L turbo 300hp diesel. When in a presidential convoy, the Cadillac One has many other decoys to confuse potential threats.

9. The Dartz Kombat T98 SUV: $200,000


The Russian-made Dartz Kombat T98 is technically a sports utility vehicle. But it really looks more like a tank. It looks like a Hummer with heavy steel plated doors and 7cm thick windows that can repel AK-47s and even rocket-propelled grenades.

It is powered by a monstrous 8.1 liter Vortec V8 that can sustain speeds of 180 kilometers per hour even with all its weight. Dartz has had a long history when it comes to armored cars dating back to World War I.

10. The Tumbler: The Dark Knight’s Newest Batmobile

This armored car exists in the realm of fantasy but when it was produced for the Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises, it inspired crazy aspirations among hardcore Batman fans. The Tumbler has a HM 5-liter Vauxhall engine with jet engine boosters. The Tumbler also has auto-cannons in its nose. It may not withstand all types of RPGs, but it has the motorcycle-like Batpod as insurance embedded within the car.

This armored car can be built but vehicle engineers peg the price in the range of millions of dollars.

Source: http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/armored-cars/

okay

This evil woman has no speck of good in her. After having her fill of occultic blood sucking, the vampire minister is extremely corrupt to boot. Morally, she is a loose cannon. Her stock in trade is fvking boys young enough to be her son and manipulating their destinies. Jim Iyke is one of her victims. She is pure evil and NOTHING good can come out of her reign in the aviation sector.

Good radiance to bad influence

4chi: This evil woman has no speck of good in her. After having her fill of occultic blood sucking, the vampire minister is extremely corrupt to boot. Morally, she is a loose cannon. Her stock in trade is fvking boys young enough to be her son and manipulating their destinies. Jim Iyke is one of her victims. She is pure evil and NOTHING good can come out of her reign in the aviation sector.

What good has come out of your miserable and nitwit life?

awodman: Reading through the whole report I can deduce that NCAA ordered for those cars...but if the car was meant for the Minister is an argument Sahara failed to prove beyond reasonable doubts..All I can see is a desperate attempt by sahara to paint the minister in bad light

what proof did you want again. Okay you want sahara reporters to show when the keys are been handover to de minister. Let's condem what's bad no matter whose side you are

All evidence so far points to the NCAA and its director Fola Akin.Nothing to link the minister with it.SMH for desperation of some folks!! Oduah is going to nowhere!! She will stay till she uprades the owerri airport also to international status and the Enugu airport one of the best in the world.Haters can go to hell

How can a BMW cost $800,000?

Even if it is bullet proof.

“Under Mrs. Oduah, the ministry has carried out many big capital development projects. But what outsiders don’t know is that these projects are being used to divert big amounts into private pockets,”

if you see the poor roadside artisan finishing of MMA, you will agree

Madam minister would not have accepted that quality of work in her numerous mansions

chukwudi44: All evidence so far points to the NCAA and its director Fola Akin.Nothing to link the minister with it.SMH for desperation of some folks!! Oduah is going to nowhere!! She will stay till she uprades the owerri airport also to international status and the Enugu airport one of the best in the world.Haters can go to hell

Hehehehe.... Yoruba people and their calumny against all Igbo ministers.

If the Minister told this Fola Akin to do something wrong, trust me he would have since run to the press immediately to shout blue murder.
This Fola guy has continued to show he cannot be trusted to run a sensitive agency like the NCAA.

The two black BMW Li HSS vehicles had chases numbers WBAHP41050DW68032 and WBAHP41010DW68044 respectively. The two cars were delivered to the NCAA on August 13, 2013, where it was received by two store managers, F. Onoabhagbe and Y.A. Amzat (who is also the agency’s head of transport). On August 15, 2013, Sola Ogunsakin of the NCAA signed off to certify completion of the transaction.

Check out the names of the culprits involved !! All of them from the same region as their director

aluta2:
what proof did you want again. Okay you want sahara reporters to show when the keys are been handover to de minister. Let's condem what's bad no matter whose side you are

Please read through this narrative and point out specifically how the minister forced NCAA to buy those cars

The documents obtained by SaharaReporters indicate that the transaction for the purchase of the two BMW vehicles started in June 2013. However, the request for delivery of and payment for the two vehicles was fast-tracked between August 13 and 15 2013. The transaction
involved the NCAA, First Bank of Nigeria, and Coscharis
Motors Limited.

In a letter dated August 13, 2013, J.D Nkemakolam of the
NCAA sent a letter to the Managing Director of Coscharis
Motors asking the company to deliver to the NCAA two
BMW 760 armored vehicles based on a pro-forma invoice
dated June 25, 2013 at the cost of N127, 575,000
($796,846.21) each. The total amount for the two vehicles came to N255,150,000, or $1,593,687.31. The NCAA’s letter directed Coscharis Motors to deliver the vehicles with sales invoices, delivery notes, and attestation documents.

Our documents reveal that the payment for the vehicles
was made into a First Bank of Nigeria account (number
2018912995 with sort code: 0111152303), according to a letter signed by Godwin Umeaka, Coscharis’ group
financial controller.

The two black BMW Li HSS vehicles had chases numbers
WBAHP41050DW68032 and WBAHP41010DW68044
respectively. The two cars were delivered to the NCAA on
August 13, 2013, where it was received by two store
managers, F. Onoabhagbe and Y.A. Amzat (who is also
the agency’s head of transport). On August 15, 2013,
Sola Ogunsakin of the NCAA signed off to certify
completion of the transaction.

cjrane:

Hehehehe.... Yoruba people and their calumny against all Igbo ministers.

If the Minister told this Fola Akin to do something wrong, trust me he would have since run to the press immediately to shout blue murder.
This Fola guy has continued to show he cannot be trusted to run a sensitive agency like the NCAA.

You are a person!

Are you saying the minister is not using the car?

All of a sudden the minister of aviation is in the spotlight all because of Enugu Intl Airport Fools! Stella must concentrate now on giving premium to Enugu intl airport., the haters can commit suicide

cjrane:

Hehehehe.... Yoruba people and their calumny against all Igbo ministers.

If the Minister told this Fola Akin to do something wrong, trust me he would have since run to the press immediately to shout blue murder.
This Fola guy has continued to show he cannot be trusted to run a sensitive agency like the NCAA.

I second,,, dat FOOLa Akin is incompetent,,, he needs to be sacked, for a more capable hand to occupy that position.

chukwudi44: The two black BMW Li HSS vehicles had chases numbers WBAHP41050DW68032 and WBAHP41010DW68044 respectively. The two cars were delivered to the NCAA on August 13, 2013, where it was received by two store managers, F. Onoabhagbe and Y.A. Amzat (who is also the agency’s head of transport). On August 15, 2013, Sola Ogunsakin of the NCAA signed off to certify completion of the transaction.

Check out the names of the culprits involved !! All of them from the same region as their director

why are these remnants of fani kayode employment without any experience or relevant qualifications still on their jobs? Stella Oduah must step up her job in weeding these elements from a sensitive agency as NCAA

Sagamite: How can a BMW cost $800,000?

Even if it is bullet proof.

if FG is involved - these people cannot even steal with style/sense

anyway, what do you expect from a glorified diesel hawker?

oyb:

if FG is involved - these people cannot even steal with style/sense

anyway, what do you expect from a glorified diesel hawker?

Even if the FG is not involved, the FG does not give a fck because the FG is headed by a cretin.

$800,000 for a car??

The problem with Nigeria under this person Jonathan is that even if this is uncovered by the press, it would be recovered by the FG and there would be NO CONSEQUENCES for anyone!

Nigerians voted for this CRETIN?

lygn19:
I second,,, dat FOOLa Akin is incompetent,,, he needs to be sacked, for a more capable hand to occupy that position.

The dude is incompetent.He should be sacked immediately for corruption and failure to secure our airspace.The Hon Minister of Aviation should as a matter of urgency immediately deploy a more competent hand to handle such a sensitive task.His agency is the only blight on her almost spotless tenure as the aviation minister

lygn19:
I second,,, dat FOOLa Akin is incompetent,,, he needs to be sacked, for a more capable hand to occupy that position.

Especially for not inventing ways to implicate the minister! Let their surplus baastards and Road Transport Union wet him, as their parents used to.

FreeGlobe:
why are these remnants of fani kayode employment without any experience or relevant qualifications still on their jobs? Stella Oduah must step up her job in weeding these elements from a sensitive agency as NCAA

I think d best thing Stella Oduah can do is to start sacing all doz Faani Kayode imposed yoruba pilots and aviation workers,,, they re of no good to the aviation ministry, even if she wants to retain dem she shud keep dem in doz posts like gatemen,sweepers or cleaner...shikena...that's d only way to stop the rot in d aviation sector.

Speechless

and ASUU dey on strike. Anyway na act of God ooo. The motor just appear.

Is her life @ risk?Whatever happen to an 'act of God'