Former minister Sirika bypassed due process in contract award to friend – Witness (opens original article in a new tab)

A witness testified that former Nigerian minister Hadi Sirika violated due process by awarding a contract to a friend's company without proper procedures, leading to fraud charges.

• Former minister Hadi Sirika violated due process in awarding a contract to Tanaero Nigeria Limited (TNL) without notifying the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
• The contract was extended to over N599 million under Sirika's instructions, bypassing proper procedures.
• EFCC is prosecuting Sirika, his daughter, and others on charges including contract fraud involving N2.8 billion.
• TNL was a one-year-old company when the contract was awarded, and full payment was made before BPP approval.