This is contained in a statement issued by the Head Media and Public Relations (NEMA) Sani Datti in Abuja, and made available to Tribune Online.
He said the suspension of the affected officials by the newly-inaugurated Council is in connection with the ongoing probe of the finances of NEMA by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Mr Sani Datti said the EFCC had in a report to the Presidency recommended the disciplinary measure in order to enable it to conduct an unhindered investigation and have access to vital records.
Sani, however, said based on the EFCC’s recommendation, the Governing Council of NEMA approved the suspension and directed the management to give effect to its decision.
He said The financial years being reviewed by the anti-graft agency are from 2011 to 2015.
The NEMA spokesperson said those placed on suspension are the Director of Finance and Accounts, Akinbola Hakeem Gbolahan; Ag. Director, Special Duties, Mr Umesi Emenike; Director, Disaster Risk Reduction, Malam Alhassan Nuhu; Pilot in-charge of Air Ambulance and Aviation Unit, Mr Mamman Ali Ibrahim; Deputy Director of Welfare, Mr Kanar Mohammed; and the Chief Maintenance Officer, Mr Ganiyu Yunusa Deji.
He added that the Governing Council as a result of the investigation has mandated the management of NEMA to cooperate fully with the EFCC in the ongoing probe.
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