Bode George: Former ex-convict turns Lagos role model
In October 2009, Bode George was found guilty of conspiracy, disobedience to lawful order, abuse of office and illegal award of contracts worth N84 billion while he was chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
He was sentenced to jail for 30 months.
The total sentences added up to 28 years, but the counts for disobedience to lawful order were ruled to run concurrently for six months, and the counts for contract inflation then to run concurrently for two years.
Bode George and those sentenced with him were placed in the VIP section of the prison. They were not required to wear prison uniforms, and were allowed to have meals prepared by their families (Kemi Olunloyo will be pissed!).
On December 13, 2013, the Supreme Court trashed the conviction of Bode George. The court, headed by judge John Afolabi Fabiyi said the EFCC had no evidence that George intended to commit fraud at the NPA, and the charges of “contract splitting” was unknown to law.
So Bode George is no longer a convict or an ex-convict. He’s a former ex-convict.
Lagos is 50 this year.
In February 2017, Bode George heaped praises on Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode – a man who is putting a huge smile on the faces of people in Otodo Gbame.
“I have never met this young man, but I must say that I am impressed with his performance so far, especially in the area of infrastructural developments,” George said.
“I don’t know everywhere in Lagos because I hardly go round, but I must sincerely commend him on what he is doing in Epe Local Government. I am very proud of what he is doing there.”
Now this…
A big story. A success story. In the land of achievement.
It’s a Lagos for all.
About Bode George
- Born “Olabode Ibiyinka George” on November 21, 1945 in Lagos.
- Has B.Sc from University of Lagos (UNILAG). Also got MBA.
- Became a Commodore in the Nigerian navy.
- Appointed Military Governor of Ondo State (1988–1990).
- Became Principal Staff Officer to General Oladipo Diya when the latter was Chief of General Staff, between 1993 and 1997.
- Was a Director at the Nigerian National War College (NWC).
- Was NPA chairman.
- Was national vice-chairman in the southwest zone of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
What a shame
Before you write an article,research well.bode George was freed by the supreme court that cleared him of all wrong doing.stop misleading people just because you want to write.you have kids and you pay for school fees to get them informed.you are a disgrace please,get you facts right before writing articles
I attended The polytechnic Owo Ondo State now renamed Rufus Giwa polytechnic between 1981 and 1983.How was it possible for chief Bode George to have established the institution in 1990 a time I had gotten married and had a child?
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