Senator Dino
Melaye, Chairman
Senate Committee
on FCT has
addressed media
reports on 36 cars
purchased by the
Senate.
Speaking with
newsmen, Melaye
said, “I do not
have information about the number but I know vehicles were purchased for
committee responsibilities. I know we have about sixty committees but only 36
was purchased. The walk in price for those vehicles is about N31 million so it
was ridiculous to read on Sahara reporters that the vehicles were bought double
the amount.
“Once you give out contracts, the public procurement acts require that you give
maximum 25% profit. But this particular contract had only 10% profit. Senators
are higher than ministers. It is possible that we should put into situation, the
economic situation.
“The legislative arm of government is not the only arm of government . Director
generals use the same vehicles, NGO of parastatals use the same vehicle,
ministers have two or three of such vehicles in their fleets, they all come to the
National Assembly and we see what they come with. Because of the economic
situation, I can understand that but to say that we are not entitled to it is wrong. I
don’t even need it. It is not our car, people forget that. It is a government vehicle
and at the expiration of your tenure, you must return it or pay for the devalued
price.
“People must understand these issues but because of the misinformation of
Sahara reporters, with due respect, Nigerians are gullible. Once you pick a story
from there, like wild fire is bring propelled. Let Sahara reporters bring a car dealer
that will sell a land cruiser at 17 or 18 million. Even Prado is not 18 million.
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