EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Sirika, Brother Over Alleged N19.4bn Fraud

EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Sirika, Brother Over Alleged N19.4bn Fraud

Reported on May 14, 2024
By Noah Abdulsalam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action against former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his brother Ahmad Sirika, and their company, Enginos Nigeria Limited, for alleged involvement in a N19.4bn fraud case…..read also Breaking News: EFCC Files Fresh N19.4bn Fraud Charges Against Ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika And Others

The charges stem from various aviation ministry contracts awarded by Hadi Sirika to Enginos Nigeria Limited, owned by his younger brother, Abubakar. The trio is set to appear before Justice Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday.

In the fresh charges, the EFCC accuses Hadi Sirika of using his position as Minister of Aviation to unfairly benefit Enginos Nigeria Limited. The alleged actions, which include influencing contract awards to the company, contravene the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

Specifically, one count alleges that Hadi Sirika influenced the award of a contract for the construction of a terminal building at Katsina Airport to Enginos Nigeria Limited for the sum of N1,345,586,500. Another count involves the award of a contract for the establishment of a Fire Truck Maintenance and Refurbishment Centre at Katsina Airport for the sum of N3,811,497,685.

The EFCC is pursuing legal action against the accused individuals and their company to ensure accountability and uphold the law.