According to the source, Oduah had secured several multi-billion naira contracts to upgrade Nigeria’s 22 airports. It was later revealed that much of this money went into the minister’s pockets and that the program’s progress that she touted was grossly overstated. Documents made available to SaharaReporters showed that of the 192 contracts awarded in the second phase of the program, only six were completed.
Ms. Oduah first came under scrutiny after compelling the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to buy her two bulletproof BMWs valued at N255m. The minister was subsequently indicted by the House of Representatives and a presidential committee for violating the country’s procurement regulations. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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One wonder how she manage to even become senator! well it is not a surprise under "stealing is not corruption" government.
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