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| N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by squash1986(op): 6:49am On Oct 20, 2015 |
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the alleged N1.69trillion Nigerian Railway Corporation contract scam has put modalities in place to probe those linked with the fraud. It was also learnt that the committee may invite two former Chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who were Board members, officials of Ministry of Transport, Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), a former minister and some contractors. Those to be summoned to explain their roles in the contract are some aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan. It was also gathered that no proper accounts were kept by the major stakeholders involved in the processing, award and execution of the said contracts as they operated for almost two years without a board. A lawmaker from the North-Central Zone, who pleaded anonymity and who was privy to this development, said there will be no sacred cows as everyone involved will be exposed before all Nigerians. "In light of the development, the former Minister of Transport, Alhaji Umar Idris, a former Senator from Gombe State, who was Minister of Transport, two former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje and Bamanga Tukur, have questions to answer when we commence public hearing within the next two weeks. "Nigerians deserve to know the truth as these were monies sourced from abroad and locally to better their lives via a good rail transport system. "What we have today is a massive fraud as contractors in active collaboration with government officials supplied second hand coaches and other mechanical gadgets to further rubbish the rail system in Nigeria. "The $841million loan secured from China Exim bank and SURE-P were not properly documented as there was no board for almost two years and the Ministry singlehandedly spearheaded the award of all the major contracts. "The Ad-hoc committee will ask all the stakeholders how come a contract that was so heavily funded could not be completed in 2013 which was the contract due date." Speaking further, he said, "This $841m is just for the Abuja/Kaduna rail road contracts while several billions of naira were expended on other various rail contracts nationwide." Recall that the House had, in a motion last week Wednesday brought by Hon Solomon Ahwinawhi, called for investigation into the award of contracts for rehabilitation of railway tracks, maintenance of bridges and procurement/rehabilitation of coaches and locomotives from 2010-2014. In his submission, Ahwinawhi noted, "The level of performance with respect to the 463km Port - Harcourt - Markurdi rail track, rehabilitation of the eastern line with the total sum of N19, 963, 752, 330 out of which the NRC has paid N 4, 017, 054, 841, 00, while SURE - P paid N5, 594, 021, 377 and only about 3km of ballast has been done with 400km left undone and the total money released so far is N9, 611, 076, 218. "The Abuja-Kaduna Rail Project had 841 million US Dollars out of which the China EXIM Bank provided a loan of 500 million US dollars with about 25 per cent of the project completed when the entire project was envisaged to have been completed in 2014", he said. The lawmaker had also said the Lagos to Jebba track rehabilitation project was awarded at a contract sum of N 12, 293,390,000 with the payments made so far at N 11,699,999, 218 without any tangible work done, adding that the same also goes for Jebba to Kano track rehabilitation which had a contract sum of N 12, 169,237,337 with payments made to the tune of N 10, 337,023,111. http://www.authorityngr.com/2015/10/N1-69trn-rail-contract--Reps-may-summon-PDP-s-ex-chairman-Jonathan-s-men |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by ikbnice(m): 6:55am On Oct 20, 2015 |
where has the money gone to? |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by acenazt: 7:00am On Oct 20, 2015 |
We are watching ohh. They shan't go undisturbed |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by 989900: 7:01am On Oct 20, 2015 |
In his submission, Ahwinawhi noted, "The level of performance with respect to the 463km Port - Harcourt - Markurdi rail track, rehabilitation of the eastern line with the total sum of N19, 963, 752, 330 out of which the NRC has paid N 4, 017, 054, 841, 00, while SURE - P paid N5, 594, 021, 377 and only about 3km of ballast has been done with 400km left undone and the total money released so far is N9, 611, 076, 218. ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by 989900: 7:03am On Oct 20, 2015 |
The lawmaker had also said the Lagos to Jebba track rehabilitation project was awarded at a contract sum of N 12, 293,390,000 with the payments made so far at N 11,699,999, 218 without any tangible work done, adding that the same also goes for Jebba to Kano track rehabilitation which had a contract sum of N 12, 169,237,337 with payments made to the tune of N 10, 337,023,111. |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by Nobody: 7:06am On Oct 20, 2015 |
GEJ did not sign the cheque yet this Yoruba bloggers wont allow the man rest but Fashola who did not also sign cheque but built a website for 78 million and dig a borehole for 300 million is a minister today, hypocrisy of the highest order ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by Pavore9: 7:10am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Stealing is not corruption, so says a 'wise' man! |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by kolnel: 7:17am On Oct 20, 2015 |
All our present and past leaders are thieves Looking at those figures night cause heart attack May God help us in this country |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by Femolacaster(m): 7:31am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Punish all the looters! |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by omenka(m): 8:53am On Oct 20, 2015 |
" The level of performance withNow, let's put these figures into perspective: Since we are talking billions here, let's round up all the figures to their nearest billion. Total cost of contract = N20Billion. Total sum released = (4 + 6)B = 10B Total scale of contract = 463km Total scale of work done = 3km % payment to contractor: (10/20) * 100 = 50% % work done by contractor: (3/463) * 100 = 0.65% Read that again- 50% payment made and less than 1% (0.65%) of the job done so far!!! Jonathan's admin was indeed the BEST we've ever had in our checkered history as a country. |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by omenka(m): 8:59am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Lalasticlala, this shouldn't be swept under the rug. Cc: Modath, Beremx, Egift, Midolian, FastShipping, HungerBad, Obiagelli, NgeneUkwenu, Aresa, Dekdek, * Truckpusher (come see what your king has done). |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by dekdek: 9:01am On Oct 20, 2015 |
omenka: Jonah-daft cursed legacy still hunting us. |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by LordMecuzy(m): 9:05am On Oct 20, 2015 |
omenka:Lol you sabi GMAT,GRE wella oh |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by gwales: 9:08am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Blame Jonathan |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by modath(f): 9:24am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Omenka, See you calling person for monopoly money, they are not talking real paper money nah, stop disturbing peron ojare.. How can people be that callous, impossible!! , Jona is a dove, he is the hero of our time!Wailers, read well ooo, The source is ifeanyi ubah's authority & not nation or punch.. ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by omenka(m): 9:25am On Oct 20, 2015 |
LordMecuzy:What's funny?? This is downright treasonable theft! |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by omenka(m): 9:27am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Truckpusher would definitely not show up. ![]() I guess this is another propaganda from Ifeanyi Uba, TAN founder, against Jonathan. Smh. I can sight the Wailer in Chief viewing the thread- watch how he silently scurry to safety. |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by modath(f): 9:29am On Oct 20, 2015 |
kaycid77:See ya lie outside, its Ifeanyi Ubah's paper... Ifeanyi of capital oil, TAN?? Yes, same one.. Now you can wail as its obvious, the generals have abandoned you small fries at the war front & are now making nice with the FG. Pele.. Take buiscuit.. ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:36am On Oct 20, 2015*. Modified: 12:08pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
It is very funny that the same people that are fighting tooth and nail to shield Amaechi that looted Rivers dry, the same people that hailed Fashola for 'smartly' enriching himself by awarding website building for N78million but only paid 'N10 million to the prgrammers, are now shouting crucify them. I always maintain that the APC fans are a threat to Nigeria's democracy. Hypocrisy is their trademark. @Topic: Kawu Baraje is an APC chieftain and the chairmain of nPDP that went to APC. Tukur is also an APC chieftain at present. Irrespective anyway, the EFCC should prosecute them all. Though I don't trust Buhari |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by midolian(m): 9:37am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Interesting times ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by midolian(m): 9:40am On Oct 20, 2015 |
modath:No mind the guy.. He is either blind or possessed by the 'god of bigotry' ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by ba7man(m): 9:48am On Oct 20, 2015 |
kaycid77:We're talking of billions of naira here, this one is talking of N78million...... ![]() |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by HungerBAD: 11:58am On Oct 20, 2015 |
TonyeBarcanista:And again Barcanista (the last man standing) for PDP, are we still on Fashola? So he paid 10 Million, but Stole 68 Million? Is that the best Mud that can be thrown to stick, on a man that Governed the Richest State in Nigeria for 8 Years? That money is what Alison Maduekwe feeds her Dogs with,at her Waterside Mansion in Lekki. You don't trust Buhari? But you trust Jonathan, and you are busy on all Social Network defending your Ali Baba (Jonah) and his 40 thieves (PDP members and ex ministers)? There is something remotely disturbing about someone that idolize ' s criminals. Ever thought about going for a Psycho - analysis? Just to be sure everything is okay? There is an English word for people, drawn to criminals. And what about Amaechi? Tell Wike to produce documentary evidence, he stole. Akpabio, I was told is singing like Wande Coal to the EFCC. Because there are plenty of documented evidence, of his looting, that were shown to him. Leave Amaechi alone. Now, let me go back to finish the OP ' S story. |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by TonyeBarcanista(m): 12:07pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
HungerBAD:I usually ignore comment like this ESPECIALLY the crossed. I'm not like your kind that 'Zombi-cally' support anything and everything APC irrespective of the degree of offence. For the record, ALL corrupt official irrespective of ethnic, religious or tribal affilation deserve to explain themselves to the investigators and the judge. I don't care who is a bigger thief between Fashola and Diezani, all I care is for thieves to be prosecuted irrespective of amount stolen. As for Amaechi, you are still asking for documented evidence when RVSG has issued a white paper against him and some other groups have petitioned EFCC. What a shame! |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by Nobody: 12:14pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
Great |
| Re: N1.69trn Rail Contract: Reps May Summon Pdp's Ex-chairman, Jonathan's Men by slimfit1(m): 12:21pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
If the house can't sort out all these fraud issues we should ask all of them to resign they are not fit for purpose. |
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