The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has been given 24 hours notice by members of the Committee on Public Procurement of the House of Representatives to appear before it over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2001.
During a meeting,the committee walked officials of the Finance Ministry led by the Legal Director, Mr Gabriel Christopher out as they were not competent enough to speak on the issues at stake.
An investigation on ‘Allegations of Abuse, Breach, and Violations of Public Procurement Act 2001 in the Engagements of Contractors for Pre- shipment, Inspection, and Monitoriing of Crude 0il and Gas Export from Nigeria are being carried out by the committee.
More details would be brought soon…