The Ondo State Auditor-General has raised concerns over the lack of procurement documents for seven contracts worth N6.7 billion awarded by the OSOPADEC agency.Auditors couldn't verify if the contracts followed proper laws and regulations because the agency failed to provide the required records.The contracts cover security, education, and road projects in Ilaje and Ese-Odo.
Companies like DD Cyrusrex Enterprise and Digma Integrated Services Limited were flagged for being recently incorporated, raising questions about their eligibility.The audit also found no records for Phenkens Nigeria Limited, adding to suspicions of irregularities.
This follows previous allegations of corruption and mismanagement at OSOPADEC, prompting calls for greater accountability in managing public funds for development projects.
Original title: BREAKING: Ondo Auditor-General Queries N6.7Billion OSOPADEC Contracts As Agency Fails To Produce Procurement Documents
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