In an effort to combat corruption, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Osayande Obazee as a Special Investigator for the Central Bank of Nigeria and other related entities.

In a letter to Obazee, the President outlined the terms of his engagement, including the need to prevent further financial leaks and ensure probity in key government entities.

The statement stated:

“In accordance with the fundamental objective set forth in Section 15(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), this administration is, today, continuing the fight against corruption by appointing you as a Special Investigator, to investigate the CBN and Related Entities.

“This appointment shall be with immediate effect and you are to report directly to my office.

“The full terms of your engagement as Special Investigator shall be communicated to you in due course but, require that you immediately take steps to ensure the strengthening and probity of key Government Business Entities (GBEs), further block leakages in CBN and related GBEs and provide a comprehensive report on public wealth currently in the hands of corrupt individuals and establishments (whether private or public).

“You are to investigate the CBN and related entities using a suitably experienced, competent and capable team and work with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies to deliver on this assignment.

“I shall expect a weekly briefing on the progress being made.

"Find attached, herewith, my directive suspending the Governor of the CBN from office with effect from June 2023.”