The Federal Government will prosecute everyone linked with the
contract that resulted in the judgment of the United Kingdom,
Business & Property Courts (the Commercial Court) which awarded
a cumulative sum of $9bn award against Nigeria and in favour of a
private firm, Process & Industrial Developments Limited,
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF),
Abubakar Malami has said.
Malami, who questioned the sincerity of those behind the
contract awarded in 2010, argued that it formed part of the
inglorious legacies of past administrations, which this government
is being made to grapple with.
He spoke in Abuja on Thursday, while unveiling his agenda on his
first day of resumption at the Federal Ministry of Justice.
He said henceforth, contract of certain categories will be
vetted by the Federal Ministry of Justice before it is signed by
any Federal Government agency.
Malami, also expressed worry about the impact of public
corruption and the connivance of financial institutions in the
thriving crime of illicit finance flow out of the country.
He said henceforth, financial institutions, linked with
financial crimes, will be prosecuted along with the culprits.
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New Environment Ministers Pledge to unveil problem-solving
programmes, policies
The newly-appointed Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed
Mahmoud Abubakar, has disclosed that he will assiduously work with
all key stakeholders to design problem-solving programmes and
development-targeted policies that will help tackle ecological
problems and other environmental issues and concerns across the
country.
Dr. Mahmoud, who stated this upon his resumption of office at
the Ministry today, assured that he will work together with the new
Minister of State, Barr Sharon Ikeazor, to take the Ministry to an
enviable ‘Next Level’ as championed by the Buhari-led
administration.
He also assured that he will run an open-door policy of
welcoming diverse recommendations, views and suggestions by
stakeholders, stressing that FMENV is a strategic Ministry that has
the potential to fast-track socio-economic growth, while enhancing
well-being of populace.
The new Minister of Environment noted that concerted efforts is
required by stakeholders, Boards and Parastatal under FMENV,
together with development partners to achieve Mr. President’s
vision for the Ministry.
On her part, Barrister Sharon Ikeazor, the new Minister of State
for Environment, said though the task ahead may be onerous, their
duo (herself and the Minister) are imbued with requisite leadership
and administrative pedigree to deliver ‘excellently and
brilliantly’ so as to take the environment sector to a greater
height.
She solicited cooperation from Heads of departments, boards and
agencies under the Ministry, while assuring them of her total
support.
Welcoming the two Ministers, the Permanent Secretary in the
Ministry, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, pledged the unwavering support,
cooperation and synergy of staff of the ministry and its agencies
towards the attainment of set objectives.
Saghir El Mohammed
Director Press