The anti-graft commission alleged that the former minister awarded various contracts to his younger brother to the tune of about N19.4 billion.
The EFCC dragged Mr Sirika, his daughter, Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Nigeria Limited to court for abuse of office and contract fraud.
The EFCC dragged Mr Sirika and his daughter, Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Limited for abuse of office and contract fraud.
According to the EFCC, the offence was committed in Abuja between August 2022 and May 2023.
The court therefore adjourned the case until May 23.
Mr Sirika was accused of conspiring to award airport contracts to his daughter and allies during his days as aviation minister in violation of federal procurement statutes.
The arraignment was earlier scheduled for Tuesday, but a new date was given due to the EFCC’s prayer to amend the charge.
Former aviation minister Hadi Sirika says he spent only some of the N3 billion then-President Muhammadu Buhari released to him to float a national carrier, Nigeria Air.
The anti-graft agency must swiftly arrest, investigate and prosecute the ex-minister if found culpable,” said HURIWA.
“We want to put on record that the committee and, indeed, the National Assembly had no role in the purported launch of Nigeria Air or anything related thereof.”
