ICPC uncovers fake PFIPC agencies

The Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) presented an interim report to President Bola Tinubu on August 6, 2026, revealing that Adeyemi Adeniran, who claimed to be Director-General of the Nigeria — Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), was never appointed by the Federal Government and that the PFIPC was never legally established. The investigation uncovered two additional fictitious agencies: the Nigeria — FCT Investment Promotion Agency and the Nigeria — Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, created using forged legislative instruments to open bank accounts. Adeyemi allegedly took over the offices of the defunct Nigeria — Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) and used them for illegal activities. The ICPC recommended prosecution of Adeyemi and administrative sanctions against public officials from several MDAs, including the Nigeria — Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, the Office of the Accountant-General, the Budget Office, and NITDA. The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee also questioned the Nigeria — Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for issuing official number plates to the fake agency based on forged documents. The Kenya — Statehouse denied any involvement, and the investigation is ongoing.