‘Fake agency’ boss insists office legitimate, provides more documents

George Nwabueze, head of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, is defending the legitimacy of his office. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) had claimed it was a "fake agency".

Nwabueze has shared documents, including a letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), dated July 19, 2010. The letter, signed by Dominic Y.E. for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, acknowledges receipt of a proposal for a "Made in Naija" project to be held in Ireland as part of Nigeria's 50th anniversary.

According to Punch, Nwabueze posted the documents on his LinkedIn page, stating they showed links between his office and the OSGF. He claimed the project had been ongoing since June 15, 2010.

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