The presidency has just circulated the statement below
announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travelling
restrictions.
The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed,
include those whose assets, valued at N50million and above, are subject of
corruption investigation and litigation.
The statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu,
said the measure is part of the implementation of Executive Order Number 6
which seeks to ensure “that all assets within a minimum value of N50 million or
equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are protected from
dissipation by employing all available lawful means, pending the final
determination of any corruption-related matter.”
Mr Shehu added that the financial transactions of these
persons of interest are also being monitored by relevant agencies to ensure the
assets are not dissipated and that such persons do not interfere
with,investigation and litigation processes.
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The presidency has just circulated the statement below
announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travelling
restrictions.
The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed,
include those whose assets, valued at N50million and above, are subject of
corruption investigation and litigation.
The statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu,
said the measure is part of the implementation of Executive Order Number 6
which seeks to ensure “that all assets within a minimum value of N50 million or
equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are protected from
dissipation by employing all available lawful means, pending the final
determination of any corruption-related matter.”
Mr Shehu added that the financial transactions of these
persons of interest are also being monitored by relevant agencies to ensure the
assets are not dissipated and that such persons do not interfere
with,investigation and litigation processes.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS IMPLEMENTATION OF EO 6 IN FULL
FORCE
Following the instant judicial affirmation of the
constitutionality and legality of the Executive Order 6 (EO6), President
Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Attorney-General of the Federation and the
Minister of Justice to implement the Order in full force.
To this end, a number of enforcement procedures are
currently in place by which the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security
agencies have placed no fewer than 50 high profile persons directly affected by
EO6 on watch-list and restricted them from leaving the county pending the
determination of their cases.
Also, the financial transactions of these persons of
interest are being monitored by the relevant agencies to ensure that the assets
are not dissipated and such persons do not interfere with, nor howsoever
corrupt the investigation and litigation processes.
It is instructive to note that EO6 was specifically directed
to relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that all assets within a minimum
value of N50 million or equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are
protected from dissipation by employing all available lawful means, pending the
final determination of any corruption-related matter.
The Buhari administration reassures all well-meaning and
patriotic Nigerians of its commitment to the fight against corruption, in
accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the general principles
of the Rule of Law.
Accordingly, this administration will uphold the rule of law
in all its actions and the right of citizens would be protected as guaranteed
by the Constitution.
We, therefore, enjoin all Nigerians to cooperate with the
law enforcement authorities towards ensuring a successful implementation of the
Executive Order 6 which is a paradigm-changing policy of the Federal Government
in the fight against corruption.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
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