Alhaji Hadi Abubakar Sirika

Former Minister of Aviation (2015–2023, Buhari administration). Arraigned by EFCC on six counts of corruption including abuse of office and money laundering for awarding multi-billion naira aviation contracts to companies owned by family members (daughter Fatima Sirika, son-in-law Jalal Hamma). Accused of splitting N2.7bn federal contract to bypass regulatory approval and award portions to family-controlled firms. Nigeria Air project under his tenure is subject to ongoing criminal investigation.