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| Minister of aviation, Stella Oduah |
Two officials of the agency told SaharaReporters that the NCAA did not have enough funds to upgrade equipment, send staff for critical training, and hire enough qualified staff. “Yet, all the minister is concerned about is to have two exotic BMW cars from the little money we have for operations,” one of the sources said.
The documents obtained by SaharaReporters indicate that the transaction for the purchase of the two BMW vehicles started in June 2013. However, the request for delivery of and payment for the two vehicles was fast-tracked between August 13 and 15 2013. The transaction involved the NCAA, First Bank of Nigeria, and Coscharis Motors Limited.
In a letter dated August 13, 2013, J.D Nkemakolam of the NCAA sent a letter to the Managing Director of Coscharis Motors asking the company to deliver to the NCAA two BMW 760 armored vehicles based on a pro-forma invoice dated June 25, 2013 at the cost of N127, 575,000 ($796,846.21) each. The total amount for the two vehicles came to N255,150,000, or $1,593,687.31. The NCAA’s letter directed Coscharis Motors to deliver the vehicles with sales invoices, delivery notes, and attestation documents.
Our documents reveal that the payment for the vehicles was made into a First Bank of Nigeria account (number 2018912995 with sort code: 0111152303), according to a letter signed by Godwin Umeaka, Coscharis’ group financial controller.
The two black BMW Li HSS vehicles had chases numbers WBAHP41050DW68032 and WBAHP41010DW68044 respectively. The two cars were delivered to the NCAA on August 13, 2013, where it was received by two store managers, F. Onoabhagbe and Y.A. Amzat (who is also the agency’s head of transport). On August 15, 2013, Sola Ogunsakin of the NCAA signed off to certify completion of the transaction.
In an extensive investigation of the Aviation sector after three air mishaps in Nigeria’s airspace, SaharaReporters found a pattern of questionable expenditures authorized by the minister. Several insiders within the aviation industry have told SaharaReporters that Ms. Oduah and President Goodluck Jonathan had focused on the Aviation Ministry as a source for a series of corrupt activities.
“Under Mrs. Oduah, the ministry has carried out many big capital development projects. But what outsiders don’t know is that these projects are being used to divert big amounts into private pockets,” an aviation source said.
Sources disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had investigated several corrupt practices in the aviation sector, but added that the anti-corruption agency never had the backbone to act on their findings due to political pressure from the Presidency.
Several sources at the agency told SaharaReporters that they were not aware of the whereabouts of the two BMW cars. Some of the sources stated that the cars were handed to the minister who had converted them to private use.
Several interest groups have been demanding the removal of Ms. Oduah, citing her corrupt tendencies, mismanagement of aviation funds and incompetence. Under her watch, the Nigerian airspace has witnessed several air mishaps that claimed the lives of at least 140 people.
A Presidency source told SaharaReporters that Ms. Oduah still retains the confidence of President Jonathan. She is a close associate of Mr. Jonathan, serving as the treasurer who handled funds for the Jonathan campaign during the 2011 presidential election. She also co-chaired the campaign group known as Neighbor-To-Neighbor.
Minister of Aviation BMW 760 Li HSS Armoured car documents
Pple shld allow dis woman 2 do her work.just 2 BMW.wat abt FFK dat moved more dan N8b frm FAAN account wen he was d minister.thank God she did nt buy a private jet.God will bring all her enemies down n put dem 2 shame
ReplyDeleteIts people like you that are dragging this country backward. This is an obvious corruption practise and you are saying the woman should be allowed to do her job. Is amassing wealth meant for the aviation sector to herself part of her job? Why can't you think straight for Christ's sake? As a matter of urgency, this woman needs to be sacked and probed!
DeleteGod punish you for saying she should be allowed to do her job. What job? Stealing. People like you should be dealt with by Boko. Haram. Thief. Ole. Barawo woman.
DeleteThis fellow isn't ok.
DeleteThis fellow is either totally illiterate or has completely lost his mind. Please let's see ur name so that we know who u are.
DeleteWind don blow! Rooster yash has been exposed!! Now let's see d lies GEJ and this woman will dish out cause above are facts with pics, documents and names of pple involved so Mrs or Miss 0duah give us the lies and also employ the service of ur sympathisers on this platform to defend u cause these facts are overwhelming!!. Mike
ReplyDeleteGod will deliver us from the hands of all theese bad leaders.
ReplyDeleteHM, VERY UNFORTUNATE.
ReplyDeleteI never trusted You anyway, especially when you take more care in your appearance than you do with serving the populace.
ReplyDeleteSurely goodness and mercy shall elude you; nemesis and retribution will hunt you if you don't make amends Lady!!!
Stand alone and change your ways while you can before its too late.
It's only saddening to know that the National Assemble despite seeing issues like this would rather sit and ponder only on matters that'd enrich their pockets. With this kind of descovery and evidence therein, we do not need an EFCC or ICPC to investigate, the appropriate thing is for the NASS to invite her for questioning and apply appropriate sanction.
ReplyDeleteThe drum of shame has just been beat, wait and let see who will dance to it, GEJ is clueless so forget it. I saw more crash with serious gravity. God help this nation and give us the youth the mind of Arab to fight corrupt leaders. Ay
ReplyDeletethe worst military is better than this ruthless thiefing politicians.
ReplyDeleteThe woman has the full backing of the presidency so her job is secured. This present administration is the worst ever in the history of this entity called Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteAnon 8:31 pm, its ppl like u dat spoil this country, I think u must b related to this MISS Odua, else u won't b defending a currupt woman like her, who does not care about d safety of ppl but only cares about herself. Abeg the facts are there, this woman should b sacked. U see, this is what ffk was trying to let us know, 'cos he has been there.
ReplyDeleteNE is always reporting trash. By the way, why wont she protect herself since all of u are clamouring for her head. For those of u who don't know that woman, she has the financial capacity(ie before she became minister) to own a fleet of private jet. Does any of u know the net worth of SPG? And u are here making noise about trifles. Pls give that woman a break, u yoruba haters.
ReplyDeleteIgbo lover!! Sorry oooo!! U are missing d point here! Nobody says he cannot afford those cars! The point here is that if she procured those BMWs with govt mony! Then its bad. If the news were to state she used her mony then pple won't care cz it hers bt with govt mony!!! Nah! Its bad.
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If she can affort all those ths as u said mr or who ever u r,y did she join polities.cos she kws she will continue 2 steal our money and fatten her pocket.God is watching and her time is close.
DeletePlease we need to stop calling on God and find a way to get this people out of office. We are so complacent in this country. Because this matter doesn't concern us personally we all just sit and wait for God. What happened to the Nigerians that shut the country down over fuel subsidy? We need that kind of spirit against corrupt rulers or we will continue to live under their tyranny.
ReplyDeleteI learnt they spend up to 2hrs each tym she us going out for dress and make ups. Wahala
ReplyDeleteVery sad. I weep for my country. I weep oh Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteProstitute find her ways to Govt without aviation pratical experience is the worst thing that could happened to a Country.we stole a constitution from USA while not we emulate them.people are appointed into varois positions due their contibution and long experincef. It will be difficult for thing to work normal as being expected
ReplyDeleteEven your mama na ashawo....
DeleteIgnorance id a disease, this is official car for God's sake. it was not bought in her name, everything is well documented, it i.e not even a secret. so what is the problem there. Check records; there is no minister past and present that did not have a high class or bullet proof car. it goes with their office. I also work with a private firm as an accountant. I know privileges l enjoy based on my position. My car is higher than that of other managers. I fault her statement her statement after the crash, well she spoke as mortal. I know what FFK embezzled in that industry. Is she using Associated airline money that crashed to buy cloths and make up
ReplyDeletelet us be objective in our judgement. If she did not do well as PDP treasure, will she be made a minister especially of a very sensitive ministry in the government. When we talk of corruption, let us look at extra budget and outside budget expenditures, diversion of government fund, political tips in billions going on at national assembly, in order to sit over a bill, tea break of 500 million naira, purchase of private buildings abroad with government money etc. Go to wharf, ask clearing agents, they will define corruption very well for us when it has to do with customs,Police, NADLEA, and others.
Mrs Aviation minister is not a saint any way. But i pray God will give her the heart to bear and have good focus. if not criticisms can distract her. My God also help Nigeria.
B4 we crucify her(ms), I suggest we wait for her reaction to this. Let us not allow this report to overcome our sense of judgment and reasoning. Cos no body in his/her right senses will demand not even one but two the same car, what is she going do with them? Na food or make-up?
ReplyDeleteUntil when revolution take place in this country our cry will never be heard... Imagine, what's her qualification to be aviation minister.. Just bcos she was president treasurer during campaign... What do we expect when a wrong peg is put in a right hole.... If all continue to fold our arms waiting for God intervention then we will continue living a slavery life cos nothing good will ever come from this humanlistic fellow called government... Enough is enough in this country.... Different news of corruption every blessed day without any single solution to it... Rovolution is the answer if you are ready....
ReplyDeleteThis is common practice in all federal and state ministries and parastatals. It's the order of the day. So long as you are a party card carrier and still in the party's good books, carry on, no qualms. God help us!
ReplyDeleteMay the fire of God arise and consume any one that has or will come to this woman's defense with an ulterior motive in Jesus name, may you share in her retribution!
ReplyDeleteBefore we start the crucifiction, NE & Sahara Reportes should show us proof of delivery to Ms Oduah.
ReplyDeletePeople should know that tarnishing the reputations of others thru unprofession investigative journalism would never uphold their political careers.
I pray the Lord keeps us all alive to witness the truth. Our eyes will be open soon to those that stops at nothing to bring the characters of others to disrepute.
NFA!!!!!!!!!!!!
rubbish. the truth is that 8 out of 10 pple commenting wld do worse if given an opportunity like ds to hav access to public funds. lets stop condemning the chic- she no good i gree but none of us good too. nigeria don spoil...no be aviation mama spoil am
ReplyDeleteWhat is EFCC established for? It can not even conduct secret investigation. Sahara Reporters are now the investigators that exposes financial and economic crimes. I sorry sorry o. I sorry for Nigeria. Bunch of thieves. Ole Buruku?
ReplyDeleteThe anonymous that said it is not stealing but official cars? Pls tell me why she was given two of such at the same time. Where are the official cars used by previous ministers? They all go with them after the expiration of their tenurea. Do not be deceived, they are all rogues.
I you people feel that she stole the money or it is wrong for her to have two cars, go and arrest and procecute her. Since you have become ICPC or EFCC go ahead and arrent her. You think that to be a minister is like being an HOD or DEAN. A lot of privilege go with that office. she is entitled to any type of car she needs. In my ministry at the state level the Permanent secretataries and commissioners have more than two official cars. we need to be objective and well informed and not to compare a woman minister with a secretary in your office. Is it because she is a woman?
ReplyDeletePeolple saying their minds. Weldonge guys but the thruth iz dat she is certainly not d worst aviation minister. Nigeria is a funny countryan wen u work, ppl will say is bcs of wot u will benefit, wen u refuse to work and pocket the money alone, we will complain d more. Wen are we going to separate sentiments from facts?
ReplyDeleteWhat makes her diff from HOD or DEAN? She get 2 heads or she read reach dem? She doesn't even have d qualificatn that these pple have. She's just an opportunist. Litle wonder lecturers (ASUU) are fighting for their own share of d national cake.
ReplyDeleteIt is people whom FFK planted to monitor and find fault against this woman that are trying to smear her image. From the documents presented, The cars belong to NCAA and not hers. The minister knows the reason why NCAA needs them period. She is reporting to the president and owes him the explanation. So you people should not crucify her yet.
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