The has National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Moguno, acting on President Muhammadu Buhari's instructions, has set up a 13-man committee to probe procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till date.
The panel is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces, a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina said.
According to the statement, “The committee will specifically investigate allegations of non-adherence to correct equipment procurement procedures and the exclusion of relevant logistics branches from arms procurement under past administrations, which, very often resulted in the acquisition of sub-standard and unserviceable equipment.”
“It comes against the background of the myriad of challenges that the Nigerian Armed Forces have faced in the course of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, including the apparent deficit in military platforms, with its attendant negative effects on troops’ morale." the statement further added.
The period to be investigated by the panel, covers the administrations of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua and former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The members of the committee are
AVM J.O.N. Ode (rtd.) - President
R/Adm J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.)
R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.)
Brig Gen L. Adekagun (rtd.)
Brig Gen M. Aminun-Kano (rtd.)
Brig Gen N. Rimtip (rtd.)
Cdre T.D. Ikoli
Air Cdre U. Mohammed (rtd.)
Air Cdre I. Shafi'i
Col A.A. Ariyibi
Gp Capt C.A. Oriaku (rtd.)
Mr. I. Magu (EFCC)
Brig Gen Y.I. Shalangwa - Secretary.
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