Here is a statement from the office of the
Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun says that the to cancel oil,gas pre-shipment
tender decision was taken following the receipt of numerous complaints and a
petition regarding alleged irregularities in the process.
“The sheer volume of complaints and
the wide range of sources they emanated from had raised a sufficient level of
concern around the process to warrant a full cancellation rather than a
suspension. This administration stands for transparency and accountability and
it is therefore important that all procurement and tendering exercises must be
undertaken in accordance with best practices.”the statement read
President Buhari
had in June, ordered the finance ministry under the former permanent secretary,
Anastasia Nwaobia, to commence the process of engaging pre-shipment inspection
and monitoring agents. Upon the approval of the Bureau of Public Procurement, a
selective tendering process was initiated under which 65 companies were
selected and invited to bid.
