Reps investigate alleged corruption in NIMASA
By OakTV
27 July 2018 |
12:48 pm
The House of Representatives has said it is imperative to probe the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA) of gross corrupt practices levelled against it by Nigerians.
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