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

George Nwabueze, National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, is defending his organization's legitimacy by presenting further documentation. Nwabueze shared a letter dated July 19, 2010, on LinkedIn, which he claims links his office to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

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History and facts, from Made in naija since 15th June 2010 to made in nigeria project office that is since 16 years in same OSGF Office.

The letter, referenced NIG@ 50/S. 7/C,3/45 and signed for the SGF, was addressed to "Buchi George," identified as the then "Executive Director of The Hats Centre" in Owerri, Imo State. Titled "RE: ENDORSEMENT OF OUR PROJECT, MADE IN NAIJA, TO BE HELD IN IRELAND," it acknowledged a proposal from July 16, 2010, for a "Made in Naija" project during Nigeria's 50th anniversary. The letter directed the proposal to the Nigerian High Commission in Ireland for consideration.

Nwabueze argued that this historical connection demonstrates the long-standing nature of his initiative, stating, "History and facts, from Made in naija since 15th June 2010 to made in nigeria project office that is since 16 years in same OSGF Office." He questioned how a 16-year program could be considered fake in 2026, asserting his commitment to national development.

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How can you discover a 16 years programme in 2026, it’s means you have been blind, we are committed to the national development.

These posts follow allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that Nwabueze's office is a fake federal agency. The ICPC stated its investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council led to the discovery of Nwabueze's office, which it claimed was allocated space within the OSGF premises without presidential authorization. Nwabueze has denied these claims, maintaining that his office has operated under the OSGF for 16 years.

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I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 16 July 2010 on the above subject and inform you that you should forward your proposal to the Nigerian High Commission in Ireland for possible consideration.