The Chairman of the Benue State Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Sales/Lease of government assets, companies and markets, Justice Apollos Paul (rtd), has called for memoranda from the general public .
Recall that the Benue State Government recently set up two commissions of inquiry, the Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry and of Sales and Lease of Government Assets 2024.
The call for memoranda was contained in a press statement signed by the chairman and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Friday.
Governor Hyacinth Alia had on 27th, February 2024 inaugurated the two commissions of Inquiry and gave them six months to complete their assignments and submit reports.
Justice Apollos said, “The Commission seeks the invaluable contributions and insights of concerned individuals, organizations, stakeholders, and the general public to aid in the thorough investigations and review of the aforementioned transactions.”
The terms of reference among others, are to identify all government properties, companies and markets that have been sold, or leased from 29th May 2015 to 28th May 2023.
The commission is also to determine the status and correct value of such properties, companies and markets at time of sale/lease.
The notice also urged all concerned individuals and organizations with relevant information, insights, or grievances related to sales/lease of government assets companies, markets and moribund companies, within the period under review, to come forward.