President Muhammadu Buhari (left) and National Security Adviser, retired Major-General Babagana Monguno after a meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja, yesterday.
The federal government has set up a 13-man committee to investigate military weapon purchases from 2007 till date.
The committee was constituted by the National Security Adviser Retired Major-General Babagana Monguno on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Presidential spokesman Mr Femi Adesina, announced this in a statement yesterday.
He said the committee’s mandate was to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining military procurement process. He said the committee would investigate allegations of non-adherence to correct equipment procurement procedures and the exclusion of relevant logistics branches from arms procurement under past administrations.
The committee was constituted by the National Security Adviser Retired Major-General Babagana Monguno on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Presidential spokesman Mr Femi Adesina, announced this in a statement yesterday.
He said the committee’s mandate was to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining military procurement process. He said the committee would investigate allegations of non-adherence to correct equipment procurement procedures and the exclusion of relevant logistics branches from arms procurement under past administrations.
He noted that such practices often resulted in the acquisition of sub-standard and unserviceable equipment.
The committee has Air Vice Marshall J.O.N. Ode (rtd.) as President and members are Rear Admiral J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.); R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.); Brig Gen L. Adekagun (rtd.); Brig Gen M. Aminun-Kano (rtd.); Brig Gen N. Rimtip (rtd.); Cdre T.D. Ikoli.
Others are Air Cdre U. Mohammed (rtd.); Air Cdre I. Shafi’I; Col A.A. Ariyibi; Gp Capt C.A. Oriaku (rtd.); Mr. I. Magu (EFCC) and Brig. Gen. Y.I. Shalangwa, Secretary.
The presidential spokesman said the establishment of the investigative committee was in keeping with President Buhari’s determination to stamp out corruption and irregularities in Nigeria’s public service.
He said the committee comes against the background of the myriad of challenges that the Nigerian Armed Forces have faced in the course of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, including the apparent deficit in military platforms with its attendant negative effects on troops’ morale.
The committee has Air Vice Marshall J.O.N. Ode (rtd.) as President and members are Rear Admiral J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.); R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.); Brig Gen L. Adekagun (rtd.); Brig Gen M. Aminun-Kano (rtd.); Brig Gen N. Rimtip (rtd.); Cdre T.D. Ikoli.
Others are Air Cdre U. Mohammed (rtd.); Air Cdre I. Shafi’I; Col A.A. Ariyibi; Gp Capt C.A. Oriaku (rtd.); Mr. I. Magu (EFCC) and Brig. Gen. Y.I. Shalangwa, Secretary.
The presidential spokesman said the establishment of the investigative committee was in keeping with President Buhari’s determination to stamp out corruption and irregularities in Nigeria’s public service.
He said the committee comes against the background of the myriad of challenges that the Nigerian Armed Forces have faced in the course of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, including the apparent deficit in military platforms with its attendant negative effects on troops’ morale.
source: daily trust
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