By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
Nine firms have been approved by the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) under the Chairmanship of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) to immediately carry out a nationwide verification of NIPOST Properties & Development Company Limited.
The firms which are divided into the six-geo-political zones of the country are, Oghogho Ayanru, Raji Adewale Associates, Alaba Odunlanmi, Law Field Barristers and solicitors and B.A. Wali & Associates.
Others are, Aliyu Abubakar & Co, Bola Fabola, Tayo Osuntogun & Co and Primal Chambers.
In a statement by BPE Head of Public Communications, Ibeh Uzoma Chidi in Abuja on Thursday, this was one of the high points at the 2nd meeting of the Council for 2023 held at the Presidential Villa, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the firms are to provide proposals for carrying out the assignment based on:
·Validating the titles of the properties, thereby determining if the properties were duly registered at the relevant Land Registries;
·Determining the ownership status of the properties as well as the type, size, and location of the properties; and
·Providing any additional information that will enhance the audit of the properties.
The firms which are grouped into the six geo-political zones, include; Oghogho Ayanru; Raji Adewale Associates; Alaba Odunlanmi; Law Field Barristers and Solicitors; B.A. Wali & Associates; and Aliyu Abubakar & Co.
Others are, Bola Fabola; Tayo Osuntogun & Co; and Primal Chambers.
