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NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by 9Ebisco: 9:29pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited 13 more top officers of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for questioning over alleged N2.5billion scandal in the agency. Consequently, the list of those implicated in the fraud has increased to 20. The anti-graft commission had earlier quizzed a former Director-General and six serving directors of the agency. A fact-sheet obtained by The Nation showed that the 13 officers invited are Deputy Director( Finance); Assistant Director( Finance); PEO; ACT 1; SEO ACT1; CA; ACT; ACA; SA; another ACT and three others whose ranks were unspecified. A source said: “We are expecting the 13 officers to appear on or before Monday. But if they do not come, we may effect their arrest accordingly. “They were summoned by this agency as part of the ongoing probe of large scale financial impropriety in the NEMA. “We had earlier interrogated some directors who made references to the roles played by these 13 officers.” The report read in part: “From the investigation carried out so far, officials could not account for funds transferred from the NEMA account to their personal accounts. “Moreover, the funds were being withdrawn in cash and in some cases transferred to family members. Also, it was discovered that some of these funds were placed in fixed deposit; while both the principal and interest were withdrawn in cash by the depositor. “Furthermore, the issue of companies incorporated by the officials of the NEMA who are public servants is against the Public Service Rules. This is more so as the companies are active and still receiving funds in some cases from the NEMA. “There were frivolous emolument claims that were wrongly processed by directors and some officials of the agency.” Meanwhile, the House of Representatives panel investigating the alleged violation of public trust by NEMA has stated that it will invite Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo is the board chairman of NEMA. During a public hearing on Thursday, the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, also decided to summon Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the EFCC and Winifred Oyo-Ita, Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The House of Representatives had on Wednesday accused Director General of NEMA, Engr Mustapha Maihaja of mismanaging N1.6bn released to him by the Federal Government in July 2017 for relief intervention to flood victims in 16 states. The sum was said to have been expended on contracts awarded to 216 companies that were not qualified for contract awards in the country. On Thursday, the committee was informed that the 6,779 metric tonnes of Chinese rice, which arrived in July, 2017 in 271 containers stayed uncleared in the ports for 6 months before NEMA could get documents to commence the clearing process on December 4. The DG said though 161 million naira has been spent in addition to the 400 million naira on transportation, delivery and logistics, the agency could not confirm that the rice has been received and accepted by the IDPs. He also added that out of the 271 containers, only 110 have so far been cleared and taken to the north east. Similarly, he was grilled on 3 billion naira worth of rice supply contract awarded to Olam Nigeria Limited and Two Brothers, when they did not have Tax Identification Number (TIN) and has not been paying PENCOM dues for their staff. The director general, however, said the contracts were awarded during emergency period so the agency did not do due process on the companies. The director, Relief and Rehabilitation, in NEMA, Mr Kayode Fagbemi, who signed the contract award letter, informed the committee the 3 billion worth of 10 thousand metric tonnes of rice contract awarded to Olam Nigeria Limited and Three Brothers, was done on the directive of the director general even though it did not comply with procurement process. Maihaja, however, explained that though Pension Commission (PENCOM) and FIRS did not certify the companies to be qualified to do those contracts at the time the contracts were awarded, they provided the required documents before the certificate of due diligence was awarded by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). But the lawmakers maintained that that was not an excuse for the breach of extant laws that guide procurement in Nigeria, and that it is curious that in spite of not meeting requirements, the agency was bent on awarding it to Olam and Three Brothers, when other competent companies could have been engaged. http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/04/nema-efcc-invites-more-top-officers.html 1 Like
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Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Alex80s(m): 9:59pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
More intimidation for election money. Probably #EFCCgate 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Naruto87(m): 9:59pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
fake news...fake source 1 Like |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by slimpoppa(m): 10:00pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
another effort in futility. 1 Like |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Sixaxis: 10:02pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Ok!! No be today yansh don dey back nah.. If you know..u know. And for those that doesn't know... Eat a dick!! 1 Like |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Lorechino(m): 10:02pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
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Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Timagex(m): 10:04pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Flash me wen they eventually imprison dem |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Teewhy2: 10:05pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Nigeria a case of thieves collecting the money and another set of thieves catching the former thieves and keeping the loot to themselves. Looters looting the looted from the lootee. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Nobody: 10:06pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Na there work, they are just praying for this rubbish to continue. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by creamylicious(f): 10:07pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
lol, immediately i saw headline i thot i saw mumihaja |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by veacea: 10:08pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Wayo invitation |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by diamond88: 10:12pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
See corruption 4 Likes |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by kay5you: 10:19pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
When will EFCC invite Tinubu? Yeye people 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by eTECTIVe(m): 10:19pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Dis govt is simply a DEN OF THIEVES.... NEMA and its officials have all been feeding fat on d misfortunes of Nigerians and to think d mere commissioner is d chairman of their board.. Billions in relief and relief materials have all ended up in most of their private pockets and there is no way anyone would make us believe Osibande wasn't aware... So a govt dat banned d importation of rice and even claims d country now produces more than enof is importing d same rice to feed displaced Ppl?? Who is fooling who?? And some ediots will celebrate d propaganda nd even claim rice is now cheaper than ever... Fools 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Jonjerrie(m): 10:25pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
This is real mehn heard about the issue last week some of the directors involved are currently on suspension 1 Like |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:40pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Good development |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Suko110(m): 10:51pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
We already know how it will end...... no one will be found guilty and thus they shall walk . Useless publicity stunt... 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by SirApex123: 11:26pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Waiting for what happen next 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by annnikky(f): 11:40pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
I tot this administration is not corrupt oh! I see they're saving the money future purposes or the previous administration came and snatched it from them 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Nobody: 11:52pm On Apr 14, 2018 |
Alex80s:Osibanjo chairman of the agency they're investigating. . . Probably means he could've been involved in the fraudulent deals. I think this is just EFCC doing their job. |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by AMvanquish: 12:00am On Apr 15, 2018 |
This Nema, Right from the last DG have turned the agency to a Cash cow. They are just milking the place and the IDPs are really being short changed.. Cases of diversion, over inflation of contracts, nepotism etc are the order of the day there. A friend who is a junior staff there says all they can do is look , he is afraid to tackle his bosses or whistleblow for fear of victimization. Nigerians are just selfish and inherently corrupt. Shame... 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by jollyjarkofgod: 12:05am On Apr 15, 2018 |
He also added that out of the 271 containers, only 110 have so far been cleared and taken to the north east So Nigeria government is importing rice nd nigeria customs will be running after bags of rice like is cocaine This current government na fraud they are full of drama no single project from this APC...plzz if know any plz list them out cuz I want to know 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by donb06: 12:16am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Teewhy2:after this process the looters send the lootee to court with no evidence.. And thereby the lootee is acquitted.... The looter collects the looted and laughs with the lootee at the back door case close... Another process begins. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by nabegibeg: 2:23am On Apr 15, 2018 |
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Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by edupedia: 3:04am On Apr 15, 2018 |
kay5you: ....Did your GEJ not put Tinubu in a dock during the PDP era?.. Why not ask your Ali Baba and his 40 PDPthieves what they found?....shiorrr 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by freeze001(f): 3:16am On Apr 15, 2018 |
On Thursday, the committee was informed that the 6,779 metric tonnes of Chinese rice, which arrived in July, 2017 in 271 containers stayed uncleared in the ports for 6 months before NEMA could get documents to commence the clearing process on December 4. So they're still importing rice? Lai and co can lie! If they cannot source enough local rice to cater for just IDPs in d NE, how do they claim that import of rice has been reduced by over 90% for a population of over 180 million? Exactly why does customs keep impounding foreign rice when they clear same rice for the FG? After that one-eyed grass importer will say Rice mills in Thailand have been shut down because Nig stopped importation. |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by Deji63: 4:58am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Thumbs up to EFCC. Do your job without fear nor favour. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by timilehing(m): 4:59am On Apr 15, 2018 |
At the end of the day, none of them will be convicted. Mtcheeeeew |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by vedaxcool(m): 5:24am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Keep it up, Corruption must be totally destroyed. vedaxcool: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NEMA: EFCC Invites More Top Officers Amid Reps Probe Of DG Maihaja by DuBLINGreenb(m): 5:26am On Apr 15, 2018 |
Efcc invites them so? God abeg do make I become Efcc invitee too ehn which day Efcc go give me invitation |
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