THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed executive secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Yewande Sadiku in Abuja over allegations of corruption.
Sources familiar with the investigation said some petitioners accused the NIPC boss of abuse of office, contract irregularities and receipt of certain allowances.
“She is cooperating and has volunteered, but there is still a lot of grounds to be covered,” a source told Premium Times.
EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren also confirmed her presence in the commission but declined further comment.
It was gathered that some aggrieved NIPC board members have repeatedly accused her of wrongdoing, duplicating petitions to several investigative agencies and the presidency.
But Sadiku has denied any wrongdoing.
Sadiku has been executive secretary/CEO of NIPC since November 2016.
Prior to her appointment, she was executive director responsible for Stanbic IBTC Group’s corporate and investment banking business, ensuring the realisation of business opportunities in Nigeria’s complex operating environment.
