Amid weekend allegations, the NCAA denied buying an official vehicle worth N250 million for the Acting Director General, countering the claims.
Furthermore, the NCAA issued a warning of potential legal action against the online platform if the article was not retracted.
The report claimed the acting DG bought a 2022 Toyota Landcruiser (70th Anniversary Edition) worth N250 million without due process. The said amount, the CAA states, exceeds its approval limit.
In Abuja on Monday, Mr. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Corporate Affairs, denied claims, calling them unfounded. He explained that upon assuming office, the Acting Director General postponed vehicle requests until staff welfare improved.
Achimugu emphasized the lack of operational vehicles for any of the eleven directors at NCAA, including himself.
“The Acting Director General advised Directors to delay operational vehicle requests until staff needs were addressed.” No single Director in this place (NCAA) has an operational vehicle, I don’t have one. We are about Eleven (11) Directors, and none of us has an operational vehicle at the moment.”
He insisted that no funds, especially N250 million, were spent on vehicles since Najomo’s term began.
Achimugu questioned how a N250 million vehicle was acquired without proper procedures, challenging the transaction’s validity.
He underscored that such a significant amount surpassed the approval limit of the NCAA DG, emphasizing the Acting DG’s inability to authorize such expenditures independently. “That figure (N250 million) is directly above the approval limit of the NCAA DG.”
In conclusion, the NCAA stands firm in refuting the accusations and vows to take legal recourse against the dissemination of false information.
