CBN: Special investigators submit report to Tinubu; indict Emefiele, others

Godwin Emefiele

CBN: Special investigators submit report to Tinubu; indict Emefiele, others

Godwin Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele

Mr. Jim Obazee, the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities,  appointed on July 28, 2023 has concluded his job with heavy indictment of top CBN officials who served with former Governor of the bank, Godwin Emefiele.

The investigators have submitted the final report to President Bola Tinubu.

A Presidency statement said President Tinubu was pleased with the team and thanked them for a job well done.

“Subsequent to the conclusion of the assignment and the submission of a final comprehensive report, and with the winding up of all apparatuses used during the scope of the task which terminated on March 31, 2024, the investigation is formally closed, with all appropriate law enforcement and regulatory agencies already conducting follow-up action,” a Presidency statement said.

“President Bola Tinubu thanks Mr. Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities, upon his appointment on July 28, 2023.

“The President commends Mr. Obazee for the dedication and professionalism he exercised in handling the complexities of this critical national assignment.”

The President thanked Obazee for answering the call of duty.