- The Biafra separatist leader, Simon Ekpa and 16 individuals and organizations have been blacklisted
- The Nigeria Sanctions Committee ordered the freezing of Ekpa and 16 others bank accounts for allegedly sponsoring terrorism
- The Nigeria Sanctions Committee released the list with the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Nigerian govt orders the freezing of Simon Ekpa’s bank accounts and 16 others.
Photo credit: Maduka Chinemelum OgwuelekaSource: UGC
- Godstime Promise Iyare,
- Francis Mmaduabuchi,
- John Onwumere,
- Chikwuka Eze,
- Edwin Chukwuedo
- Chinwendu Owoh
- Ginika Orji
- Awo Uchechukwu
- Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali
- Ohagwu Juliana
- Eze Okpoto
- Nwaobi Chimezie
- Ogomu Kewe
- Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises
- Seficuvi Global Company
- Lakurawa Group
The Nigeria Sanctions Committee held a meeting on March 6, 2024, where specific individuals and entities were recommended for designation following their involvement with terrorism financing.The Attorney General of the Federation, with the approval of the President, has thereupon designated the following individuals and entities to be listed on the Nigeria Sanctions List.”Freezing measures should be extended to all accounts associated with the designated subjects. For designated entities, this should include accounts linked to their signatories and directors to ensure comprehensive enforcement of the sanctions regime, Tinubu breaks silence on Simon Ekpa’s detention
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