The Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed nine officers and retired 25 others compulsorily for misconduct.
The suspect had promised to supply the victims with farm implements and fertilisers at a discounted rate.
One thousand and four hundred firms are owned by 33 individuals recently targeted by asset freezes under EU sanctions.
Also fingered in the alleged deal and recommended for prosecution is the contracting firm, Dogara-ga-Allah Ventures.
Mr Abdullah, however, told the court that the cross-examination would not be possible because the witness was indisposed.
Mr Kupolati said the media should not only propagate the activities of the ICPC, but also encourage Nigerians to speak out against corruption.
They were first arraigned on July 22 before a vacation judge, Justice Adeyemi Ajayi on a 13-count charge bordering on misappropriation to the tune of N109.5 billion.
The money laundering trial of former Governor Ayodele Fayose could not continue on Wednesday following a date mix-up.
Mr Falana says the mismanagement of the funds, domiciled at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was a crime against humanity.
NSCDC dismisses15 officers, suspended seven, and placed nine on compulsory retirement.
