Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government headquarters
Summary
A fake Nigerian government agency called the presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC) was listed in the 2026 budget and given office space in a federal building. The case involves accusations of forgery, impersonation, and financial misconduct and is under investigation amid political controversy ahead of Nigeria’s general elections.Key Facts
- The PFIPC was allocated 1.3 billion naira (£705,248) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget.
- Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, accused Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew of forging his signature and official documents.
- Adeyemi claimed he was appointed to lead PFIPC, but the presidency denies knowing him.
- Adeyemi reportedly met with ambassadors without approval and set up bank accounts for PFIPC without government consent.
- The actual Nigerian investment promotion council raised concerns about PFIPC’s similar name.
- Office space was given to PFIPC in the federal secretariat, raising questions about how Adeyemi accessed it.
- President Bola Tinubu ordered an anti-corruption agency to investigate PFIPC.
- Some key officials involved in the case have past controversies, including suspensions and legal troubles in the US.
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