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Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by dre11(m): 7:35am On Oct 30
There was mild drama in the House of Representatives on Monday as the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, claimed that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement entered into by the federal government regarding the International Cargo Tracking Notes, ICTN was faulty.

The minister made this claim while facing questioning by a House investigative panel looking into the delay in implementing the cargo tracking project, which experts say is costing the country $500 million monthly.

The hearing, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Shipping Exercises, Customs, Port and Harbour, and Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration, is probing the non-implementation of the contract.

Mr Oyetola, who was represented by Babatunde Sule, a director in the Ministry of Blue and Marine Economy, justified the delay, stating that the process approved by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, was flawed.

In March 2023, the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari engaged a consortium led by Antaser Nigeria Limited to implement a cargo tracking system for all imports and exports, including crude oil exports.

However, with the change of government, Sahara Reporters learned that some officials of the Bola Tinubu administration are attempting to replace the Antaser-led consortium with their own preferred investors, in the guise of a PPP arrangement using the new DG of ICRC, Jobson Ewaleifoh.

In July, the federal government announced the award of a contract to procure advanced solution technology for the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, announced the deal at a press briefing, stating it would enable the country to track every cargo of crude oil loaded in Nigeria to its destination.

The minister’s representative, who had earlier acknowledged the project’s approval by the FEC, later claimed it was done in error.

“The process was even faulty ab initio. The process that led to this was wrong,” he said, as the lawmakers jeered at his comments.


“The process could have been better than the way it was handled,” Mr Sule added after some of his colleagues whispered to him.

Earlier, he had said, “I am aware of the contract. I am also aware that it was given to five companies. I learned that four of the companies signed an agreement, with the fifth not signing, and I think that was what stalled this whole process.”

Many lawmakers were unimpressed by the representative’s responses, with some questioning his capacity to represent the minister adequately.

“I don’t think you are capable enough to represent the minister; you don’t even have any information about the issue. The ministry is not serious. The minister did not show up, the permanent secretary did not show up, and you who are here do not have first-hand information,” Kabir Maipalace, a committee member, said.

Mr Ewaleifoh had during the hearing insisted that he was only aware of the flawed procurement process initiated by former minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi.

Reacting to this, Frank Tietie, the director of Citizens Advocacy for Social Justice in Nigeria (CASER) reminded the DG that it was discovered that those companies ICRC were trying to procure namely Medtech Scientific Limited, Rozi International Ltd and Frabemar UK were in medical equipment and construction businesses, and the government had quickly cancelled that process midway after the unprecedented outcry from NGO’s and industry stakeholders before commencing and awarding to the Antaser Nigeria Ltd led consortium.

In its presentation, Antaser’s chairman, Emeka Obianozie, informed the committee about how his company received approval to implement the project, including approval by the Federal Executive Council.

He stated that under the current administration, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC and the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS are attempting to build and implement the same service in the oil and gas sector at a greater cost.

“We informed NSC of the attempt by the Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Nigerian Customs Service to implement part of ICTN’s scope at a huge cost to the nation. We noted that these efforts and the associated complications are arising due to the delay in implementing the ICTN scheme.

“The hush move, if allowed, will amount to duplication, mediocrity, unnecessary costs, and, more importantly, abuse of the project by inadvertently compromising the transparency which is the cardinal pillar of the service scheme.”

Mr Obianozie said his company’s contract with the government remains valid, adding that the company “maintains over ninety-five per cent (95%) global network outreach for trade monitoring and cargo inspections.”

Lawmakers Decline Edun’s Intervention to Save Oyetola

At the start of the hearing, Mr Oyetola’s absence almost halted the probe by the committee.

The probe was scheduled to commence at 10am, however, by 11 am, the minister had yet to arrive. At that point, the lawmakers decided to take a one-hour recess to allow the minister to attend the session.

During this period, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, arrived at the venue.

The lawmakers asked him to leave, insisting they would only permit Mr Oyetola’s presence, an action that irked several lawmakers.

It took the intervention of some lawmakers before the minister’s representative was eventually allowed to address the committee.

In his final statement on the matter, Mr Dasuki said the committee would hold hearings with all concerned parties to address the core issues.

The committee later adjourned after hearing contributions from various participants at the hearing.

https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/29/drama-at-reps-as-minister-oyetola-alleges-fg-signed-cargo-tracking-agreement-in-error/

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by VinTruth: 8:01am On Oct 30
As always, BAAT & Geng must cancel all contracts by the past administration and install their own contractor.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by WeddingParol: 9:52am On Oct 30
Lack of patriotism and putting square pegs in round holes are the two major problems of governance in this country among others.

Most of the politicians and civil servants act like the enemies of this country filled with huge conflicts of interest and ready to sell the stake of the country at a giveaway for a crumb as gratification.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Quelme: 10:07am On Oct 30
Government magic ✨

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Racoon(m): 10:09am On Oct 30
Show the level of cluelessness and incompetence in these present crop of irresponsible leaders.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Antoeni(m): 10:09am On Oct 30
Update: Guys Please Take Your Benue Girlfriend SeriouslyOoo.
Them Dey Harvest Yam Now

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Zico5(m): 10:10am On Oct 30
Tinubu will surely finish this country. How do we expect this country to move forward when we have people who are bent on stalling every process that can make the country better. This is the way Oyetola nearly ran Osun state aground and now he is a minister that doing only the wish of the president without considering the effects on the economy.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by tishbite42: 10:11am On Oct 30
Thieves everywhere

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by phoneport(m): 10:12am On Oct 30
Imagine This is the best from the West grin grin grin
Elections truly has consequences cool cool cool

You all gonna learn grin grin grin
IN
A
HARD
WAY embarassed

Fuel is going 2.5k before this Westerner leaves shocked

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by free2ryhme: 10:12am On Oct 30
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by free2ryhme: 10:14am On Oct 30
dre11:


https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/29/drama-at-reps-as-minister-oyetola-alleges-fg-signed-cargo-tracking-agreement-in-error/

Until these politicians destroy this country for their own greed and selfish interest they will never rest

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by phoneport(m): 10:17am On Oct 30
Velvet3:
Hello fellow, I know it is not easy everywhere but if I get N1,000 help, I will be grateful.
It will get me some cup of Garri and Sugar.
From your name I can see that your brother (president) you voted for has failed you grin
ebi yoo pa ọ cool

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Akfrenzy(m): 10:18am On Oct 30
grin YOLOBAD

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Renegadez(m): 10:18am On Oct 30
Evil clueless and confused leaders of ours

There's a serious hunger in the land but all they do everyday is to tell useless stories that won't solve the current economy crises we are all witnessing

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by rayvelez(m): 10:19am On Oct 30
Lol Oyetola that’s gathering money for next guber election in his state

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by latonione: 10:21am On Oct 30
Bad report. A project is awarded to a company and yet five companies involved. Is there any payments made? what holds the companies from doing their job, moreover, the job is critical to the whole of Nigeria and if current govt do not trust the company, they should be replaced. Nobody will blame the company, all blames go to the govt
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Lanre4uonly(m): 10:24am On Oct 30
It is well.
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Corporate2020: 10:26am On Oct 30
Abi he Dey craze ni?
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Corporate2020: 10:29am On Oct 30
Antoeni:
Update: Guys Please Take Your Benue Girlfriend SeriouslyOoo.
Them Dey Harvest Yam Now

Thank you, God no go shame you. Make I call Hadiza now, e don tey wey I call am last

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Chetas81(m): 10:30am On Oct 30
Who can separate Nigeria citizens from fraudulent mentality🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Habbeyy: 10:31am On Oct 30
Mtcheeew
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Bluntemperor: 10:33am On Oct 30
WeddingParol:
Lack of patriotism and putting quare pegs in round holes are the two major problems of governance in this country among others.
Most of the politicians and civil servants act like the enemies of this country filled with huge conflicts of interest and ready to sell the stake of the country at a giveaway for a crumb as gratification.

Corruption at large and Our Politicians are not Patrotic,at all,with only Few Exceptions!
Just imagine,what is happening in this report!

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by atobs4real(m): 10:41am On Oct 30
See words that is coming from this man's mouth.
Our leaders are clown.
Signed at the detriment of the citizens.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by atobs4real(m): 10:41am On Oct 30
See words that is coming from this man's mouth.
Our leaders are clown.
Signed at the detriment of the citizens.
When there is no sanctions
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by bikefab(m): 10:42am On Oct 30
There's always a different story at the dawn of every new day
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by almarthins(m): 10:46am On Oct 30
Antoeni:
Update: Guys Please Take Your Benue Girlfriend SeriouslyOoo.
Them Dey Harvest Yam Now

grin grin grin grin
Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by Johnpat198: 10:56am On Oct 30
Shame on democracy, imagine minister that suppose to be sack last week because his close to emilokan as brother he was free, and his telling some people his coming back to rule osun in favor of emilokan. I spits on democracy in Nigeria. No hope in judiciary, no hope in executive, no hope in legislation.

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by mikkyangel3: 11:02am On Oct 30
The minister is probably expecting the contractor to come "settle him", which he hasn't done.

Hence, this....

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Re: Drama At Reps: Oyetola Alleges FG Signed Cargo Tracking Agreement In Error by RZArecta(m): 11:13am On Oct 30
"…..However, with the change of government, Sahara Reporters learned that some officials of the Bola Tinubu administration are attempting to replace the Antaser-led consortium with their own preferred investors, in the guise of a PPP arrangement using the new DG of ICRC, Jobson Ewaleifoh...."

This is what you're looking for.

Helinues, do you see that your party people are likely costing us $500m a month just because of greed ? What a shame cool

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