Babachir Lawal awarded contracts to his brothers as SGF

MAITAMA, Abuja, Nigeria – Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF) Babachir Lawal awarded contracts to his brothers, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been told.

The revelation was made at the commencement of trial of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and five others before a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Jude Okeke.

These facts emerged in a testimony by fourth witness, Aminu Ahmed, a principal procurement officer in the office of the SGF who told the court that Josmon Technologies and Rholavision, which are linked to the former SFG bid and were awarded contracts by the first defendant.

The two companies, the witness said were among 108 companies in 2016 that bid for projects in the office of the SGF.

Babachir Lawal and his younger brother, Hamidu David Lawal, Suleiman Abubakar, Apeh John alongside Rholavision Engineering and Josmon Technologies are facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on amended 10-count charge, bordering on fraud, diversion of funds and criminal conspiracy to the tune of over N500 million.