Nigeria: Suspended SGF appears before probe panel

The suspended Secretary to the Nigerian Government, Babachir Lawal, appeared before the Yemi Osinbajo-led 3-man Panel in Abuja.

The committee is to investigate corruption allegations against him, in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North-East.

The 2-hour meeting ended at about 1530HRS.

The panel is also investigating the suspended, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke.

Oke was quizzed for more than 8 hours over the 50 million Naira Ikoyi loot.

The committee is expected to submit its report to President Muhammadu Buhari on May the 3rd.