President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step in the fight against corruption by appointing a Special Investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and key Government Business Entities (GBEs). The suspended Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, is currently under detention at the office of the Department of State Services (DSS).
In an official letter obtained by Ejes Gist News, President Tinubu named Jim Osayande Obazee, the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), as the special investigator for the CBN. This appointment takes immediate effect, and Obazee is directed to report directly to the President’s office.
The mandate for the investigation is to ensure the strengthening and probity of key Government Business Entities, block leakages in the CBN and related GBEs, and provide a comprehensive report on public wealth currently in the hands of corrupt individuals and establishments, whether private or public.
To carry out the investigation, Obazee is expected to collaborate with a competent and experienced team and work closely with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies. The President has requested weekly briefings on the progress made during this crucial assignment.
Moreover, on June 9, 2023, President Tinubu issued a directive suspending Godwin Emefiele from his position as the Governor of the CBN.
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