The Managing Director of Messrs Caniz Ltd, Dr Austin Izagbo, has been honoured by the Daily Independent Newspapers for returning N75 million overpaid to his company by a Federal Government Agency, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a contract executed.
Dr Izagbo, a Delta-born politician, commended the newspaper for recognising his integrity.
He said, “I appreciate the award given to me for returning N75 million overpaid by Federal Government Agency, NIMASA for a contract executed by my Company Messrs Caniz Ltd.
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“The award is a call for me to do more and also encourage other Nigerians that there is a reward for doing what is right.”
He said the award has elicited great commendation from many Nigerians, especially at a time like this in Nigeria where it is common knowledge that Politicians and Corporate chieftains are perceived by the larger society as corrupt and common criminals.