CSO demands probe of  Ngige over alleged breach of Procurement Act 

From David Kuvie Bauchi

Anti corruption agencies in the country have been urged as a matter of urgency, to investigate further,  corruption allegations levelled against the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Evelyn Ngige. 

The call was made by a Civil Society Organisation known as the Nigerian Watch Front Group which expressed concern over the continuous stay in office of Ngige despite serious corruption allegation  against her.

The call was contained in a press statement through its National Coordinator, Abubakar Gazali Yaro,  made available to Journalists in Bauchi on Friday.

 “You may recall that the investigation ordered by the Inspector General of Police indicted the permanent secretary for contravening Section 58(4) (d)(5) of public procurement act, which is a clear criminal breach of trust capable of being prosecuted under the law,” the statement explained.

“We are dismayed that Mrs Ngige still finds herself in public office and has not been suspended for her corrupt act. 

“The Nigerian police force has again invited her to appear before the IGP monitoring team to face interrogations.

 “We equally commend the Nigerian police force for their relentless efforts despite alleged huge financial inducement to mute over the case, this has further demonstrated the ability of the force towards criminal convictions and prosecutions of corrupt Government officials.

“We therefore urge the anti-corruption agencies to carryout investigations for further prosecution of her corrupt act”

Recall that Dr. Evelyn Ngige was alleged to have been involved in procurement scandal and alleged bribery of the Head of Service of the Federation over public procurement in order to shield her from corrupt practices prosecution following her indictment by the Nigerian Police Force.