By Emeka Ugwuanyi
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said there is not one iota of truth in allegation leveled against it by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, concerning acquisition of properties in the United Kingdom.
According to a statement by Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the agency has not bought any property abroad in the past 30 years let alone under the current administration of Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General of NIMASA.
The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to the allegation by Femi Falana, SAN, leveled against the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) bordering on acquiring three properties in England under this regime.
“This allegation was made by Femi Falana Friday on Channels Television Programme Sunrise.
“We wish to state that there is no truth in the allegations, as NIMASA did not acquire any property in England as claimed by Femi Falana.
“Furthermore, the Agency has not acquired any property in any foreign country in over 30 years.
“While we respect the views of the learned silk on public matters, NIMASA demands that he takes responsibility and retract this false claim.
“We also use this medium to caution that he and other members of the public should verify their facts before going public with any information.
“The public is hereby advised to disregard the statement by Femi Falana SAN.”
