Nwabueze Fake FG Office Scandal

An investigation by the ICPC into a fictitious agency linked to George Buchi Nwabueze has led to his arrest and the suspension of three permanent secretaries. The agency falsely claimed to operate under the OSGF, promoting Nigerian products and hosting events with government offi

The ICPC uncovered a fraudulent organization posing as a federal agency, leading President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend three officials and order the arrest of the agency's coordinator. The group solicited funds and land from state governors under false pretenses.

George Nwabueze, National Coordinator of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, clarified that the office is not a federal agency, countering claims by the ICPC. The project has existed since 2010 and is linked to the OSGF.