How ex-minister Hadi Sirika secured ‘Nigeria Air’ contract for his friend – Witness
Mr Sirika is facing prosecution on six corruption charges which partly centre on an alleged N1.3 billion contract the aviation ministry awarded in 2023 to Gabriel Tilmann, a professor. The post How ex-minister Hadi Sirika secured ‘Nigeria Air’ contract for his friend – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
During the ongoing trial of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, an EFCC witness testified that Sirika allegedly pressured ministry officials into accepting his German associate for a contract associated with the proposed Air Nigeria project. Christopher Odofin, the 12th prosecution witness, made the claim in the trial against Sirika, who is also accused of fraud involving a N2.8 billion aviation contract.
The case also involves Sirika's daughter Fatima, son-in-law Hamma Jalal Sule, and a company called Al Buraq Global Investment Limited. When questioned by Sirika's lawyer, Kanu Agabi, SAN, about the German man's qualifications for the contract, Odofin stated that the individual was imposed by Sirika on the ministry. The EFCC witness added that the German man was not in Nigeria during the investigation, making it impossible to conduct an inquiry.
Sirika's lawyer requested permission to continue the cross-examination on Thursday, which was granted by Justice Sylvanus Oriji. The trial is currently ongoing.
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