Nigeria Air: EFCC Invites Former Aviation Minister, Sirika for Questioning
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an investigation into the Nigeria Air project.
EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed that there was an ongoing investigation on the Nigeria Air project, said the minister is expected within the week.
Hadi Sirika is expected to answer questions related to the launch of the national carrier and the alleged N3billion spent on the airline project once he makes an appearance.
He said, “I can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation in that regard.”
“We have invited the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. We are expecting him within the week.”
However, EFCC sources disclosed that the commission would look at the N3 billion public fund sunk into the project.
Recall that Sirika had explained on Arise television few days ago how the federal government had spent less than N3billion on the Nigeria Air project so far.
He also accused the immediate-past chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nnaji Nnoli, of asking him for five per cent shares of the Airline for him and his people.
According to reports, the EFCC had already questioned officials of the Nigerian Air over the recent launch of the airline in Abuja.
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