ICPC Probe: Tinubu Lifts Suspension On Permanent Secretary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the suspension of M.S. Danjuma, Permanent Secretary, Finance (Special Duties), in the Federal Ministry of Finance, and approved his reinstatement with effect from October 21, 2026.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, conveyed the President’s approval in a letter dated October 22, 2026, with reference number HCSF/3023/Vol.III/124.

Danjuma was suspended on August 21, 2026, alongside two other permanent secretaries, following a report by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on the activities of a purported agency known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office.

The agency was allegedly promoted by George Buchi Nwabueze, with the suspected active involvement of public servants in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

According to the statement, the President approved the lifting of Danjuma’s suspension after due diligence and directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to recall him to duty.

Danjuma is expected to resume his official responsibilities immediately and continue to discharge his duties in accordance with the Public Service Rules, applicable regulations and ethical standards governing the Federal Civil Service.

The statement did not indicate whether the suspensions of the two other permanent secretaries had also been lifted.