Sirika’s daughter owns a company linked to N1.4bn Aviation contract - Zenith Bank reveals

Zenith Bank Plc has disclosed that former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika’s daughter, Fatima, and son-in-law, Jalal Hamma, owned Al-Buraq Global Investment Ltd, a company indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the aviation fraud suit.

This was disclosed by Mishelia Arhyel, a compliance officer at the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja on Tuesday, June 11.

Arhyel testified as EFCC’s second witness in the fraud-related charges instituted against Hadi Sirika and his daughter, Fatima, son-in-law, Jalal Hamma, and Al-Buraq Investment Ltd.

The defendants were arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court.

Recall that the EFCC has indicted the former Aviation Minister, his daughter and son-in-law in fraudulent practices associated with the Nigeria Air debacle.

Sirika was accused of allegedly using his position to unfairly benefit Tianaero Nigeria Limited and Al Buraq Global Investment Ltd; companies allegedly associated with his associate, daughter, and son-in-law, Nairametrics reports.