“Surround yourself with good people, friends and acquaintances that will help you grow in wisdom and integrity,” said Mr Olukoyede.
The defendant pleaded guilty to all three counts.
Between his two sons, the minister has now allocated at least 3,822 hectares across the FCT, potentially worth $6.45 billion, per town planning officials who ran the estimates.
The judge adjourned the trial to July 3 and 4 for its continuation and to July 21 for a ruling on the application to travel.
The SGF’s office was tasked with coordinating the investigation, an official said.Â
The witness read out the inflow and outflow between May 2, 2018, and May 19, 2018.
The EFCC alleged that Mr Sirika abused his office as minister by conferring unfair advantage on Al Buraq Global Investment Limited.
While no law explicitly bars an FCT minister from granting land to family, Mr. Wike’s approvals for his son suggest far-reaching, systemic self-dealing.
He said the deal was concluded and N500 million paid for the said property.
The parliament ordered the immediate closure of the illegal companies until they comply with the state government’s mining and safety laws for quarries.
