President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, to investigate former Minister Hon. Aggrey Bagiire over alleged procurement irregularities in the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS).
In a letter order dated May 5th, Museveni notes receiving information of alleged irregular influence of certain contracts by some individuals in the authority, singling out Hon Aggrey Bagiire as a person of interest in the investigation.
“Some individuals and companies that were awarded these contracts supplied ghost or non-existent seedlings while receiving payment from the government. There are also allegations that Hon. Aggrey Bagiire improperly influenced the award of some of the contracts” he said.
President Museveni goes on to direct the IGG to immediately investigate all individuals and companies connected to the alleged ghost supplies, the officers who awarded and approved the contracts and the actual delivery status of the supplies.
“Any abuse of office, conflict of interest, fraud, or theft of public funds connected to the matter. Coordinate with CID, FIA, Auditor General, and State House Anti-Corruption Unit where necessary” he said.
Museveni further orders the IGG to submit her preliminary findings within twenty-one days to him.
