CBN Governor Emefiele Appears Before Osinbajo’s Panel Over $43m

By Ogbolu George

Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday appeared before the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee, investigating the $43 million recovered by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from an apartment in Lagos.

Emefiele was invited to answer questions after the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke, revealed the cash was collected from the CBN for covert operations.

However, details of Emefiele’s discussion with the committee remain unknown.

The Osinbajo-led panel is expected to submit its report within 14 days of its inuaguration.