unremitted sum of N166bn revenue generated by the agency as of December 31, 2016, but was not properly captured in its statement of account.
They were, however, said to have pleaded with the Committee for another date to cause appearance before it in respect of the audit queries. Hon. Oke said that in the spirit of fair hearing, the Minister and the management of the NPA have been given a July 8 date to appear before the Committee including NRC on the audit queries raised against them.
He added both the minister and the management of the NPA would also explain the cost of services rendered to the Authority amounting to about N103.996 billion including channels and waterways maintenance and Port and Quays Expenses of N38.412 billion. According to him, “They are being expected to respond to audit queries contained in the comments of the Auditor General of the Federation on the group financial statement of the Nigeria Port Authority for 2016.“They are expected to give a breakdown of the Ports and Quays Services income stating the respective income from each of the services, scheduled oil terminal dues, details of pilotage and service boats, and the nature of rentals services offered and rates applied.
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