The Federal Government has announced plans to sell the 753 duplexes recovered from the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as proceeds of crime.
The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Haiba disclosed that the ministry had taken delivery of the estate consisting 753 units of duplexes recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from Emefiele
He said the houses would be sold to the public and for special government needs.
Haiba noted that the EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, handed over the housing estate to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, on Tuesday.
He quoted Dangiwa as commending the leadership of the EFCC for the sustained efforts in the fight against corruption and the recovery of public assets.
Dangiwa said the ministry would conduct a joint familiarisation tour of the facility alongside EFCC team to properly assess its state.
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Dangiwa said for the public sale component, the ministry would adopt a transparent and competitive process.
He added that this would include a nationwide advertisement and the use of the renewed hope portal where interested Nigerians would submit their expressions of interest.
Speaking, Olukoyede said the handing over of the forfeited property was a demonstration of the impact of the fight against financial crimes and corruption.
The EFCC boss emphasised on the need for accountability and transparency in managing forfeited assets.
Olukoyede disclosed that President Bola Tinubu directed the handing over of the asset to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for completion.
Olukoyede thanked Tinubu for creating a conducive environment for the fight against corruption to thrive.
He also commended the judiciary for standing by the fight, ensuring that people do not get away with proceeds of crime.
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