CBN Investigator Completes Assignment, Submit Report To President Tinubu

By Ayodele Oni

The Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to look into the books of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) and related entities has concluded its assignment.

Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting of Nigeria, (FRN) who headed the team has since submitted final report to President Tinubu.

Obazee was appointed in July 28, 2023 to assist government probe into the activities of the CBN following the sack of Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor.

In a statement on Friday, Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngalele expressed the President gratitude to the team of Investigators for a job well done.

Ngalele stated that “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.

“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.

“The President thanks Mr. Obazee for answering the call of duty while wishing him success in his future endeavours.”