# EFCC witness answers questions on work histories of ex-minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-law

> EFCC witness says ex-minister Sirika’s daughter and son-in-law have clean work records despite corruption charges.
- Title: EFCC witness answers questions on work histories of…
- Summary: EFCC witness says ex-minister Sirika’s daughter and son-in-law have clean work records despite corruption charges. EFCC witness states former aviation…
- Keywords: efcc, hadi sirika, fatima sirika, jalal hamma, nnpcl, nuprc, al buraq global investment, katsina airport, corruption trial, gratification charges, icpc act, federal capital territory high court
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918538-efcc-witness-answers-questions-on-work-histories-of-ex-minister-sirikas-daughter-son-in-law.html
- Author: Falmata Daniel
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:03:24+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: efcc, hadi sirika, fatima sirika, jalal hamma, nnpcl, nuprc, al buraq global investment, katsina airport, corruption trial, gratification charges, icpc act, federal capital territory high court
## EFCC witness testifies
EFCC witness Christopher Odofin testified about employment records of Fatima Sirika and her husband Jalal Hamma during court proceedings.
## Defendants in corruption trial
Fatima Sirika and Jalal Hamma are co-defendants in a trial over alleged corrupt aviation contracts worth N1.5 billion.
## Employment at federal oil firms
Fatima works at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited while her husband works at Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
## Witness on clean records
EFCC witness Christopher Odofin stated he was unaware of any pending complaints against Fatima or Jalal Hamma at their workplaces.
## Defense strategy
Defense lawyers sought to prove the couple maintained clean employment records to show they were not affiliated with the Ministry of Aviation.
## Contract corruption charges
EFCC accused Sirika of using his position as aviation minister from 2015 to 2023 to award a N1.5 billion airport contract to Al Buraq Global Investment Limited.
## Al Buraq's role
Al Buraq Global Investment Limited is the fourth defendant in the trial and linked to Sirika’s daughter and son-in-law.
## N1.3 billion alleged proceeds
The EFCC alleged N1.3 billion in proceeds of criminal conduct from the contract were traced to Sirika.
## Section 12 of ICPC Act
The charges against Fatima and Jalal Hamma relate to section 12 of the ICPC Act, which prohibits public officers from holding private interests in contracts.
## Witness on employment status
Christopher Odofin stated NNPC employees are paid by the Federal Government of Nigeria despite NNPC being a commercial limited liability company.
## NUPRC status
Christopher Odofin confirmed NUPRC is not under the Ministry of Aviation and did not award the contract to Al Buraq.
## Contract splitting
Sirika allegedly split the airport contract into two parts to bypass regulatory oversight and favor family-linked companies.
## Contract award details
Sirika awarded terminal building to Enginos, a company belonging to his brother Hamad Sirika, and apron expansion to Al Buraq Global Investment Limited.
## Contract legality
The witness stated he was unaware of the Ministry of Aviation withdrawing the old contract and re-awarding it to Al Buraq on March 17, 2025.
## Case adjournment
The court adjourned the case until October 28, 2026 after Al Buraq’s lawyer requested time to review previous questions.
## Key takeaway

EFCC witness states former aviation minister Sirika’s daughter and son-in-law maintained clean employment records at federal oil companies during contract corruption trial.