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Ex-aviation minister, Sirika, awarded contract to unqualified company

  • A retired director in the procurement department, Musa Odiniyan, testified that Al Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the contract awarded for the repairs of Katsina Airport by the ministry under Hadi Sirika's leadership.
  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting Hadi Sirika and three others on six amended charges related to contract fraud totaling N2,825,032,220.97.
  • Odiniyan stated that if there had been open competitive bidding, Al Buraq would not have qualified for the contract, emphasizing the lack of qualifications during cross-examination.
  • The case has been adjourned to March 10, 2025, for the continuation of the cross-examination.
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