As the probe into the diversion of $2.1bn meant for the procurement of arms continues, the Office of National Security Adviser, ONSA, has invited about 241 companies for questioning over contracts awarded to them by the office between 2011 and 2015. This was as it warned that those who fail to appear risk being embarrassed.
The embattled former NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), under whose tenure most of the contracts were awarded was appointed into the position by ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan on June 22, 2012 following the removal of General Owoye Andrew Azazi.
The ONSA, in a newspaper advertorial, stressed that representatives of those invited which include companies, organisations and non-governmental organizations, NGOs, must appear before its Contracts’ Verification Committee between January 12 and 26.
This directive, according to the office, was reissued following the failure of these companies’, NGOs’ and individuals’ to honour an earlier call on them to report at the committee. On the list are aircraft manufacturers, automobile companies and others.
They are requested to come along with their certificate of incorporation, particulars of directors, company tax clearance certificates and directors’ from 2011 to date, letter of award of contracts, evidence of payment so far, outstanding balance and other documents considered relevant to the contract, such as certified bank statements.
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