Multi-billion Naira Concession Scandal Hits NIMASA; Staff Set To Petition EFCC, ICPC
Tensions that appear to have been on the rise at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have reached a boiling point as aggrieved staff escalate frustrations over long-lasting grievances, rooted in what employees describe as neglect, broken welfare promises, and an air of impunity among top officials. Amidst all of this, NIMASA staff claim to have unearthed a clandestine attempt by the Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, with active connivance of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, to concession the Agency to cronies for a paltry sum. This concession scandal which allegedly tilted towards diverting Nigeria's huge revenue from the ports into private pockets. As it is, top management officials of NIMASA will soon be guests of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) as aggrieved staff and stakeholders perfect petitions to the anti-graft age...