ADVERTISEMENT

Agency begins forensic audit of Oando Plc

Dr. Abdul Zubair, said the forensic auditors would be at the premises of Oando on Wednesday to undertake the duty.

A letter obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja showed that SEC had written to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando, Mr Adewale Tinubu, notifying him of its decision to conduct a forensic exercise into the activities of Oando Plc.

The letter, signed by the Acting Director-General of SEC, Dr. Abdul Zubair, said the forensic auditors would be at the premises of Oando on Wednesday to undertake the duty.

Zubair was appointed by the Federal Government on Nov. 30.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Letter, titled ‘Re: Forensic Audit into the Affairs of Oando Plc’, itemised the commission’s position.

”That the Commission is aware that Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1601/17: OANDO PLC V. SEC & ANOR was struck out on November 23, 2017 by his Lordship Hon. Justice Aikawa of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court.

“That the Commission is not aware of the existence of any valid or subsisting Order of Court restraining the Commission from proceeding with the Forensic Audit.

“While we acknowledge that a Notice of Appeal has been filed to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court, this notice does not serve as an Order of Court restraining the Commission from conducting the exercise.

“We wish to restate that our Forensic Auditors had been directed to commence work since November 27, 2017 and as a result shall be at your premises on any date from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

ADVERTISEMENT

“Kindly accord them the necessary assistance.”

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Nigerian activist championing disability rights vies for UN committee seat

Nigerian activist championing disability rights vies for UN committee seat

FCTA demolishes 27-year-old shanties, plans relocation for 1,000 occupants

FCTA demolishes 27-year-old shanties, plans relocation for 1,000 occupants

Maths teacher pregnant for underage student while on trial for raping another one

Maths teacher pregnant for underage student while on trial for raping another one

Reps to investigate Binance executive's escape with smuggled passport

Reps to investigate Binance executive's escape with smuggled passport

Cybersecurity Levy: TUC threatens to mobilise Nigerians for total shutdown

Cybersecurity Levy: TUC threatens to mobilise Nigerians for total shutdown

Peter Obi reacts to FG's planned imposition of cybersecurity levy on Nigerians

Peter Obi reacts to FG's planned imposition of cybersecurity levy on Nigerians

FG fires back at Binance CEO's claims of govt officials demanding bribe

FG fires back at Binance CEO's claims of govt officials demanding bribe

New directive will make operators increase charges - PoS agents oppose CAC reg

New directive will make operators increase charges - PoS agents oppose CAC reg

US, France, Germany, and 11 countries Tinubu visited since becoming president

US, France, Germany, and 11 countries Tinubu visited since becoming president

Pulse Sports

DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM: How the global soccer superstar and the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer make and spend their millions

DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM: How the global soccer superstar and the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer make and spend their millions

Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen

Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa

Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France

Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT