A shocking revelation has emerged about the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly sweeping under the carpet a massive N7 billion Duty Tour Allowance fraud involving top NCAA officials.
Sources within the NCAA disclosed that despite the EFCC’s arrest of four top officials in March 2023, including Bilkisu Adamu Sani, Hart Benson Fimienye, Obene Jenbarimiema Turniel, and Nathaniel Terna Kaainjo, no further action has been taken. The EFCC investigators had found over N7 billion in the bank accounts of the alleged suspects, mostly officials from the NCAA’s Finance Directorate.
To make matters worse, the indicted officials have not only avoided questioning but have also enjoyed promotions and other work benefits. This has raised concerns among aviation workers, who are still petitioning the EFCC over the fraud.
The EFCC’s inaction has been criticized, with sources labeling it as one of the many corrupt and sharp practices of the anti-graft agency. The NCAA sources also revealed that some of the officials involved in the fraud had purchased houses, cars, and other properties with the looted funds.
This scandal has sparked outrage, with many calling for accountability and transparency within the NCAA and EFCC. The Nigerian public demands answers, and it remains to be seen whether justice will be served in this high-profile case.
