Alleged Breach Of Procurement Act: Reps Give Adeosun 24Hrs To Face Panel
Kemi Adeosun: Nigeria’s Finance Minister[/caption]
House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement has given the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun a 24hour notice to appear before it over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2001.
The committee gave the orders at a hearing with officials of the Finance Ministry led by the Legal Director, Mr Gabriel Christopher at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday.
Members of the committee further walked out the ministry officials as “they are not competent enough to speak on the issues at stake”, hence inviting the minister.
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The committee is investigating ‘Allegations of Abuse, Breach, and Violations of Public Procurement Act 2001 in the Engagements of Contractors for Pre- shipment, Inspection, and Monitoring of Crude 0il and Gas Export from Nigeria.’
Adeosun was a guest on Channels Television ‘Business Morning’ show this morning, where she spoke on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP, and the 2017 Budget.
