Trial of former NIMASA D-G begins at Federal High Court
The trial of Raymond Omatseye, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, commenced on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC is prosecuting Omatseye for the illegal transfer of NIMASA's funds and contract splitting.
In an 11-count charge, the agency said that the ex-NIMASA boss allegedly transferred 300,000 pounds sterling from the agency’s account.
It further alleged that he used the money to fund the election of one Mrs Mbanefo as the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation.
It also said Omatseye used his position in NIMASA to split contracts to 10 companies, all in a bid to evade his official approval limit.
The companies, the EFCC said, were asked to supply office accessories, computer accessories and office equipment between 2009 and 2010.
The accused had earlier pleaded not guilty.
At the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Godwin Obla, led his first witness, Ibrahim Ahmed, an investigating officer to testify.
Ahmed informed the court that he was asked by his superior in the office to lead a team to investigate NIMASA management.
The prosecutor then tendered the statements as exhibits after the defence counsel, Joseph Nwobike SAN, said he had no objection.
Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako adjourned the case to June 29 for further hearing.
The trial of Raymond Omatseye, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, commenced on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC is prosecuting Omatseye for the illegal transfer of NIMASA's funds and contract splitting.
In an 11-count charge, the agency said that the ex-NIMASA boss allegedly transferred 300,000 pounds sterling from the agency’s account.
It further alleged that he used the money to fund the election of one Mrs Mbanefo as the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation.
It also said Omatseye used his position in NIMASA to split contracts to 10 companies, all in a bid to evade his official approval limit.
The companies, the EFCC said, were asked to supply office accessories, computer accessories and office equipment between 2009 and 2010.
The accused had earlier pleaded not guilty.
At the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Godwin Obla, led his first witness, Ibrahim Ahmed, an investigating officer to testify.
Ahmed informed the court that he was asked by his superior in the office to lead a team to investigate NIMASA management.
The prosecutor then tendered the statements as exhibits after the defence counsel, Joseph Nwobike SAN, said he had no objection.
Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako adjourned the case to June 29 for further hearing.
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