The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday said the two BMW cars alleged to have been purchased by Nigeria's Minister of Aviation Princess Stella Oduah were bought for operational use of the NCAA.The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Fola Akinkuotu, told newsmen in Abuja that due process was followed in the acquisition of the vehicles.Denying media reports that the vehicles were acquired for the minister, he said: "First, we make haste to state that aviation is a global industry and the NCAA, the regulator of the industry in Nigeria very often hosts dignitaries from the ICAO, IATA, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), The Bangjul Accord Group (BAG), Civil Air Navigation Service Organisations (CANSO), Airport Council International (ACI), among others.""It is internationally customary to convey our Minister and these visiting foreign dignitaries in security vehicles whenever they are in Nigeria. It must be noted that during such visitations, the security of members of the delegations is the sole responsibility of the host country.""The vehicles are, therefore, in the pool of the NCAA for these special assignments and are available at NCAA office and can be shown to you.""Perhaps, it is also pertinent to disclose that this is not the first time the agency has procured high security vehicles for the aforementioned purposes. In any case, all necessary procurement and due process was followed."
Saturday, October 19, 2013
N255 Million Car Scandal: We Bought The Cars For Operations, Not For Oduah – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday said the two BMW cars alleged to have been purchased by Nigeria's Minister of Aviation Princess Stella Oduah were bought for operational use of the NCAA.The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Fola Akinkuotu, told newsmen in Abuja that due process was followed in the acquisition of the vehicles.Denying media reports that the vehicles were acquired for the minister, he said: "First, we make haste to state that aviation is a global industry and the NCAA, the regulator of the industry in Nigeria very often hosts dignitaries from the ICAO, IATA, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), The Bangjul Accord Group (BAG), Civil Air Navigation Service Organisations (CANSO), Airport Council International (ACI), among others.""It is internationally customary to convey our Minister and these visiting foreign dignitaries in security vehicles whenever they are in Nigeria. It must be noted that during such visitations, the security of members of the delegations is the sole responsibility of the host country.""The vehicles are, therefore, in the pool of the NCAA for these special assignments and are available at NCAA office and can be shown to you.""Perhaps, it is also pertinent to disclose that this is not the first time the agency has procured high security vehicles for the aforementioned purposes. In any case, all necessary procurement and due process was followed."
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