A joint investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered an unapproved agency operating within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered the body, styled as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, established an extensive administrative framework across 20 Nigerian states, three geopolitical zones, and two foreign representative offices without executive authorisation.
Executive Directive and Key Suspects
Following a briefing by ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate arrest of the entity’s chief promoter, Hon. Nwabueze George (who also operated under aliases including George Nathan Nwabueze, George Buchi Nwabueze, and Prince George Buchi Nwabueze).
President Tinubu also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries-M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah-to facilitate ongoing investigations into how the unauthorised group secured office space within the OSGF complex.
Uncovered Organisational Structure
According to details retrieved from the entity’s public portal, the organisation claimed the following leadership and regional network:
National Leadership and Zonal Directors
Executive Director / National Coordinator: Hon. Nwabueze George
Special Assistant to the Permanent Secretary (Political and Economic Affairs, OSGF): Dr. Bassey B. Unaowo
Director, National Administration: Dr. Hajara Njidda Amoni
Zonal Director, South-West: Mr. Oladunjoye Musiliua
Zonal Director, North: Hafsat Sahabi Dange
Zonal Director, South-East: Mrs. Ugochi Akudo Nwosu
State Coordinators
Abia: Hon. Mrs. Nwosu Chinyere R.
Anambra: Hon. Chiamaka Nnake
Bauchi: Hon. Farouq Siyi
Benue: Hon. Orduen Andrew Ikon
Delta: Hon. Dr. Godwin Adolor
Kaduna: Hon. Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim
Kano: Hon. Abubakar Ahmad Bichi (Khalifa)
Katsina: Dr. Babangida Kabir Ruma
Kebbi: Hussaini Abdullahi, Esq., FSI
Kogi: Hon. Olorukooba Bidemi
Nasarawa: Hon. Osolafia Muhammed, PhD
Niger: Haj. Zainab Mohammed
Ogun: Hon. Engr. Kehinde Akintonide, FNSE
Ondo: Amb. Orioye G. Benedict
Osun: Hon. Olugbemi Adetola Adelowokan
Oyo: Alhaji Bello Kolawole Ghaffar, FCA
Plateau: Mrs. Salome Audu Bidda
Sokoto: Hon. Ibrahim Umar Aliyu
Taraba: Hon. Justin Aondoaseer Tyopuusu
Zamfara: Hon. Ibrahim Bello Marafa
International Representatives
United States: Hon. Emmanuel Enemali Achema (Country Rep./Coordinator)
China: Hon. Ameh Enedugbojo Glory (Country Rep./Coordinator)
Investigative Findings
Checks on the listed personnel indicate that several individuals held prior public appointments or established political connections in their respective states. However, listing on the group’s portal does not independently confirm active participation or prior knowledge of the entity’s lack of legal authorisation.
Attempts to reach the office via its listed contacts yielded no response, with all phone lines powered off.
The ICPC confirmed that this crackdown forms part of a broader crackdown on fictitious public entities, following prior interventions against unauthorised bodies such as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and the FCT Investment Promotion Agency.