BPP director testifies against ex-aviation minister, Sirika, in trial for alleged N2.7bn contract scam

A director with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Isaiah Yusuf, on Tuesday testified against a former minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, in his trial for alleged N2.7 billion fraud at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja.

Yusuf, who testified as 4th prosecution witness, said the ex-minister’s company was not among five firms listed as bidders for the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Sirika alongside his daughter, Fatima; Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al-Duraq Investment Limited on a six-count charge of abuse of office and contract fraud.