Inquiry into how 'Made-in-Nigeria' office engaged with states and federal ministries

The ICPC's disclosure led to President Bola Tinubu's order for the arrest of the organization's promoter, George Nwabueze, and the suspension of three permanent secretaries: M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah. The office had been allocated space within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF premises. PUNCH Online investigated the organization's activities, which included meetings with the Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, and the Anambra State Secretary to the Government, Chiamaka Nnake.

The organization's website, madeinnigeriang.org, presented it as a federal initiative focused on economic promotion and brand development, with activities ranging from trade fairs to SME development. It also maintained social media accounts under @pmainpro. Records show the organization featured in official reports from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the Anambra State Government concerning plans for the National Products Expo 2026.

The Abia State Ministry of Industry and SMEs also reported working with the project on Abia Expo 2026. These engagements raise concerns about how an all