In awarding N3.6 billion contract to own firm, Bauchi Governor duplicates purchases

A N3.6 billion contract awarded to Adda Nigeria Limited to supply official vehicles to Bauchi government officials included vehicles already purchased and paid for by the government.

PREMIUM TIMES has investigated how the Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, awarded the contract to a company in which he is a director, in clear violation of federal code of conduct laws and the state’s procurement law.

In addition to being a director in the company, Adda Nigeria Limited is also being controlled by Mr Mohammed’s close ally, Abdullahi Yari.

In September, the governor approved the contract for the supply of 105 vehicles for top government officials, legislators and judges. Officials familiar with the deal and documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES indicate that the contract was actually awarded earlier than September.

The government did not fully account for how the 105 vehicles would be shared and who benefit from them.

A document obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that under the contract the governor will get two Land Cruiser V8 jeep with a contract value of N49 million each.

The deputy governor will also get a Prado jeep V8 at N49 million.

For the secretary to the state government (SSG), a Prado jeep V6 valued at N39 million was ordered. In addition to the SAG, the party chairman, who holds no official government position was scheduled to receive a similar car.

A similar vehicle is also slated for use as “convoy lead car” and one other for use as “Convoy H.E’s guest”.

The bill of quantity also shows a purchase of 31 Prado jeep V6 for the 31 members of the state’s House of Assembly.

Twenty commissioners were also billed to get black Toyota Camry, without giving further specifics. Deputy chairman of the state’s ruling party, according to the document, will also get a similar vehicle.

Chevrolet 2018 vehicles were also ordered for 27 judges in the state, costing tax payers N1.02 billion.

DUBIOUS DUPLICATION
Evidence found by PREMIUM TIMES show that prior to the award of the procurement, the state government had bought at least four sets of the same vehicles.

Records of the state government’s contracts for 2019 obtained by this newspaper show at least four instances of the purchase of exotic vehicles between May and and September, 2019.

In the runoff to the handover, the outgoing government on May 9, 2019 issued contract for the supply of vehicles at the sum of N75,757,000 to Westwood Motors Limited. The purpose of the vehicles were not stated.

In a May 20 contract to the same company, the outgoing administration ordered for new vehicles for use of the incoming governor and his deputy. The vehicles cost N419,055,000.

On July 10, at the heat of crisis in the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed’s government awarded two contracts for the supply of vehicles for use of members of the state House of Assembly.

One of the contracts was awarded to Web-Mag Services Ltd at N238,300,000.

The other one, awarded Bagah International Limited at the cost of N75,870,000, was for the supply of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and one 2018 Toyota Hilux van.

Adda Nigeria Limited was also awarded a separate contract in September of that year to supply two Toyota Camry V6 at the cost of N72,555,000.

Curiously, the N3.6 billion vehicle supply contract for Adda Nigeria Limited is omitted from the awarded contracts for the year.

A spokesperson of the governor, Mukhtar Gidado said he was unaware of the earlier purchase.

“You know I didn’t join the government from May (2019) so I wouldn’t know,” he told PREMIUM TIMES through telephone on Wednesday.

But a staff working at the Bauchi Government House who is not authorised to speak confirmed the delivery of the new vehicles for the governor, his deputy and a few officials immediately Mr Mohammed came to office.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/378794-in-awarding-n3-6-billion-contract-to-own-firm-bauchi-governor-duplicates-purchases.html

Na so......

PDP will never change. You can imagine if Bala was an APC governor.

As if you're not aware that even You're very own Governor is also a Thief. Nothing will ever change in this country until the citizens stop sounding like drunk officers

Is like one of the requirements of being a Nigerian politicians is to sell your soul to the devil.....because this people all have one thing is common......they lack conscience Na waoh.

The people that elected Mohammed Bala know his history , he doesn't hide his own corruption

This is false news.. Bala Mohammed is a respectable man with high level commitment to the vows he took before assuming his office, he can't be involve in something this shady....please verify news before you post.

The bala I know is a very strict man when it comes to fighting corruption, been following his Government closely. Nigerian bloggers will post anything just for traffic as usual

wailers and social media trouble shooters are here again, una no dey tire, please always check and balance your stories and rumour mills please save us and fellow nigerians the noise

This is such an insane investigative journalism which is untrue and unfounded... I can say for sure that Gov. Bala Mohammed never did the above... He is the man of the people and will put the interest of the people first before anything.
You saying he did contracted such huge amount to his own firm for the purchase of cars are all lies aim at tarnishing his good image which he's built over the years.... GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT!

Even the daftest of all Governors won't award any contract to his company, reason being that, it's the easiest way to invite EFCC to himself. If there are proven documents supporting this report to show the award of contract, publish it let's see else, its all lies lies and lies

wwwihy:
In awarding N3.6 billion contract to own firm, Bauchi Governor duplicates purchases

A N3.6 billion contract awarded to Adda Nigeria Limited to supply official vehicles to Bauchi government officials included vehicles already purchased and paid for by the government.

PREMIUM TIMES has investigated how the Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, awarded the contract to a company in which he is a director, in clear violation of federal code of conduct laws and the state’s procurement law.

In addition to being a director in the company, Adda Nigeria Limited is also being controlled by Mr Mohammed’s close ally, Abdullahi Yari.

In September, the governor approved the contract for the supply of 105 vehicles for top government officials, legislators and judges. Officials familiar with the deal and documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES indicate that the contract was actually awarded earlier than September.

The government did not fully account for how the 105 vehicles would be shared and who benefit from them.

A document obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that under the contract the governor will get two Land Cruiser V8 jeep with a contract value of N49 million each.

The deputy governor will also get a Prado jeep V8 at N49 million.

For the secretary to the state government (SSG), a Prado jeep V6 valued at N39 million was ordered. In addition to the SAG, the party chairman, who holds no official government position was scheduled to receive a similar car.

A similar vehicle is also slated for use as “convoy lead car” and one other for use as “Convoy H.E’s guest”.

The bill of quantity also shows a purchase of 31 Prado jeep V6 for the 31 members of the state’s House of Assembly.

Twenty commissioners were also billed to get black Toyota Camry, without giving further specifics. Deputy chairman of the state’s ruling party, according to the document, will also get a similar vehicle.

Chevrolet 2018 vehicles were also ordered for 27 judges in the state, costing tax payers N1.02 billion.

DUBIOUS DUPLICATION
Evidence found by PREMIUM TIMES show that prior to the award of the procurement, the state government had bought at least four sets of the same vehicles.

Records of the state government’s contracts for 2019 obtained by this newspaper show at least four instances of the purchase of exotic vehicles between May and and September, 2019.

In the runoff to the handover, the outgoing government on May 9, 2019 issued contract for the supply of vehicles at the sum of N75,757,000 to Westwood Motors Limited. The purpose of the vehicles were not stated.

In a May 20 contract to the same company, the outgoing administration ordered for new vehicles for use of the incoming governor and his deputy. The vehicles cost N419,055,000.

On July 10, at the heat of crisis in the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed’s government awarded two contracts for the supply of vehicles for use of members of the state House of Assembly.

One of the contracts was awarded to Web-Mag Services Ltd at N238,300,000.

The other one, awarded Bagah International Limited at the cost of N75,870,000, was for the supply of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and one 2018 Toyota Hilux van.

Adda Nigeria Limited was also awarded a separate contract in September of that year to supply two Toyota Camry V6 at the cost of N72,555,000.

Curiously, the N3.6 billion vehicle supply contract for Adda Nigeria Limited is omitted from the awarded contracts for the year.

A spokesperson of the governor, Mukhtar Gidado said he was unaware of the earlier purchase.

“You know I didn’t join the government from May (2019) so I wouldn’t know,” he told PREMIUM TIMES through telephone on Wednesday.

But a staff working at the Bauchi Government House who is not authorised to speak confirmed the delivery of the new vehicles for the governor, his deputy and a few officials immediately Mr Mohammed came to office.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/378794-in-awarding-n3-6-billion-contract-to-own-firm-bauchi-governor-duplicates-purchases.html

KenOne:
PDP will never change. You can imagine if Bala was an APC governor.

the reason why he his a PDP govonor is the same reason why they are trying to spoil is name...can u tell any Apc govonor who has not done worst...this man has is a transparent man..

Do you think a PDP governor will be so stupid to do so? Think twice

Apc and the media will do anything to tarnish the name of any pdp Governor!!!


Another fake News !

And the Blame game starts.
APC will never see anything good in anyone.
Kauran Bauchi is one reputable man I've experienced.
He's strict and very committed to everything he lays his hands on. And I believe that Bauchi is growing with gradual processes.

wwwihy:
In awarding N3.6 billion contract to own firm, Bauchi Governor duplicates purchases

A N3.6 billion contract awarded to Adda Nigeria Limited to supply official vehicles to Bauchi government officials included vehicles already purchased and paid for by the government.

PREMIUM TIMES has investigated how the Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, awarded the contract to a company in which he is a director, in clear violation of federal code of conduct laws and the state’s procurement law.

In addition to being a director in the company, Adda Nigeria Limited is also being controlled by Mr Mohammed’s close ally, Abdullahi Yari.

In September, the governor approved the contract for the supply of 105 vehicles for top government officials, legislators and judges. Officials familiar with the deal and documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES indicate that the contract was actually awarded earlier than September.

The government did not fully account for how the 105 vehicles would be shared and who benefit from them.

A document obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that under the contract the governor will get two Land Cruiser V8 jeep with a contract value of N49 million each.

The deputy governor will also get a Prado jeep V8 at N49 million.

For the secretary to the state government (SSG), a Prado jeep V6 valued at N39 million was ordered. In addition to the SAG, the party chairman, who holds no official government position was scheduled to receive a similar car.

A similar vehicle is also slated for use as “convoy lead car” and one other for use as “Convoy H.E’s guest”.

The bill of quantity also shows a purchase of 31 Prado jeep V6 for the 31 members of the state’s House of Assembly.

Twenty commissioners were also billed to get black Toyota Camry, without giving further specifics. Deputy chairman of the state’s ruling party, according to the document, will also get a similar vehicle.

Chevrolet 2018 vehicles were also ordered for 27 judges in the state, costing tax payers N1.02 billion.

DUBIOUS DUPLICATION
Evidence found by PREMIUM TIMES show that prior to the award of the procurement, the state government had bought at least four sets of the same vehicles.

Records of the state government’s contracts for 2019 obtained by this newspaper show at least four instances of the purchase of exotic vehicles between May and and September, 2019.

In the runoff to the handover, the outgoing government on May 9, 2019 issued contract for the supply of vehicles at the sum of N75,757,000 to Westwood Motors Limited. The purpose of the vehicles were not stated.

In a May 20 contract to the same company, the outgoing administration ordered for new vehicles for use of the incoming governor and his deputy. The vehicles cost N419,055,000.

On July 10, at the heat of crisis in the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed’s government awarded two contracts for the supply of vehicles for use of members of the state House of Assembly.

One of the contracts was awarded to Web-Mag Services Ltd at N238,300,000.

The other one, awarded Bagah International Limited at the cost of N75,870,000, was for the supply of Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and one 2018 Toyota Hilux van.

Adda Nigeria Limited was also awarded a separate contract in September of that year to supply two Toyota Camry V6 at the cost of N72,555,000.

Curiously, the N3.6 billion vehicle supply contract for Adda Nigeria Limited is omitted from the awarded contracts for the year.

A spokesperson of the governor, Mukhtar Gidado said he was unaware of the earlier purchase.

“You know I didn’t join the government from May (2019) so I wouldn’t know,” he told PREMIUM TIMES through telephone on Wednesday.

But a staff working at the Bauchi Government House who is not authorised to speak confirmed the delivery of the new vehicles for the governor, his deputy and a few officials immediately Mr Mohammed came to office.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/378794-in-awarding-n3-6-billion-contract-to-own-firm-bauchi-governor-duplicates-purchases.html

Apc can do anything to make PDP GOVONOR looks bad...but we kwn better and.. a present govonor of apc is once a minister of FCT we kwn how many damages he did... PDP govonor are more active dan any Apc govonor...

Premium Time evidence is a big lie .. Honestly they want to do everything to dent the image of the governor..The Bauchi Governor is a man of honour..

Premium Times with no proof writes up stories with hearsay... Political media persecution of a good Governor .. The Bauchi governor won’t award contract to his own company..He knows right ..

The governor is one of the best FCT minister ever had based on his reforms as minister. He's a man of honour and will never descend this low. This is preposterous, please verify your information and tender an apology to Senator Bala Mohammed.

Investigative journalism will always go beyond mere hear say, as fourth estate of the realm , use the media to promote good governance.

This is untrue and a cooked propaganda to discredit the Governor. This man is trying his best to restore Bauchi to greener days and the enemies of the state are busy working hard to bring him down. Well to me I believe Sen Bala will excel.

This is obviously a cooked story, we all know the history of this great man, his works and fairness speaks for him. He Is against corruption as he sacked a LGA sitting chairman under him on a case of corruption. What makes you think he will be careless enough to award this contract to his own company? Please fine something else to prey on Kauran Bauchi is a great leader and will always be.

This will not prevail, let's support this man please. Why do we always want to spread lies against our leaders to score cheap political points? Well this story does not add up. I totally disagree

Next time show us the evidence not just a lengthy framed up writing. Sen Bala Mohammed is doing better than those before all he needs is total support and prayers not propaganda like this. May Sen Bala succeed.

This sounds ridiculous to me, after Babachir was found guilty and he brought shame to APC they are looking for ways to tarnish the image of Sen. Bala Mohammed just because they couldn't win Bauchi. Well we need more evidence than write ups, these are people that don't like to loose and think money can buy anything. Propaganda

Waiting ooooooo! Ghen ghen scammers una dong show!! Error! Fake News! He can never do that.

This administration (Apc cabalism )baba go slow will do anything to destroy the name of PDP Governor... Fake information.

One chance information! Hmmm this regime! I swear I fear una,una dey carry fake news up and down like rat(Coronavirus) Senator Bala is not corrupt.expensive joke ever.

Premium Times (Quack) with undiluted news! Don't ever try anything funny with him. Sen. Bala is a man of integrity! Let Senator Bala be done again and again, it won't work ooo, his a saint! Up PDP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote author=Nativepriest post=86988192]Premium Times (Quack), diluted news! Don't ever try anything funny with him. Sen. Bala is a man of integrity! Let Senator Bala be done again and again, it won't work ooo, his a saint! Up PDP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmmm.....Fake news....Wonder shall never end...He is not daft to do such...Even a local government chairman won't even try that, how much more a governor like Sen. Bala Mohammed, infact this news is sponsored....I rest my case..

I don't believe this story cos it sounds very ridicules and Fake. No evidence backing this cheap propaganda. Desperate politicians at work again.

LOL. See how a single person registered 20 monikers to try to cover up this daylight robbery calling it a fake news.