Nigerian Minister Allegedly Met Convicted Sex Offender Epstein for Seaport Project

The article reveals that Okechukwu Enelamah, a former Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, allegedly met with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in connection with a proposed seaport project in Badagry, Lagos. The meeting was arranged by former Goldman Sachs partner Jide Zeitlin.

Zeitlin engaged Epstein in discussions about the deep seaport project and facilitated contacts with Nigerian officials, including Enelamah. Sultan bin Sulayem also expressed interest in the project.

The file notes indicate that the engagement occurred despite Epstein's 2008 conviction for sex offenses. Enelamah's tenure as a minister was marked by controversies, including allegations of colluding with MTN to repatriate funds and involvement in the Nigeria Special Economic Zone project.

Zeitlin, the intermediary, later resigned amid a separate scandal involving alleged misconduct. Enelamah has denied involvement in Epstein's crimes and any wrongdoing during his tenure.