Politics
THE Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi has observed that the investigations of loans taken by the Federal Government could send the wrong signals to the lenders.
Ameachi made the observation at an investigative hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Treaties, Protocols, and Agreements in Abuja.
He said that the investigation could cause foreign partners to withdraw such loan facilities which have a negative effect on Nigeria’s infrastructural development.
The minister said that he has raised the concerns over the ongoing investigation with the Speaker of the house, Rep. Femi Gbajabimila.
Amechi explained that the hearing could stop the loan facility the Federal Government”is seeking for the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan and Kano rail projects”.
He, however, recommended that the hearing should be shifted to December when the loan facility would have been acquired.
The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Nicholas Ossai (PDP-Delta) said that the committee is empowered to conduct overnight before, during or after loan facilities are required.
He said that the committee seeks to review all Nigeria’s bilateral loan agreements to ensure the country is not shortchanged.
NAN
– July 29, 2020 08:40 GMT |
Tags: Amechi raises concern over foreign loans probe
