JUST IN: Executive Order In Action: Buhari Bans 50 High-Profile Nigerians From Travelling

The presidency has just circulated the statement below
announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travelling
restrictions.

The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, include
those whose assets, valued at N50million and above, are subject of
corruption investigation and litigation.

The statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said
the measure is part of the implementation of Executive Order Number
6 which seeks to ensure “that all assets within a minimum value of
N50 million or equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation
are protected from dissipation by employing all available lawful
means, pending the final determination of any corruption-related
matter.”

Mr Shehu added that the financial transactions of these persons
of interest are also being monitored by relevant agencies to ensure
the assets are not dissipated and that such persons do not
interfere with,investigation and litigation processes.

READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS IMPLEMENTATION OF EO 6 IN FULL
FORCE

Following the instant judicial affirmation of the
constitutionality and legality of the Executive Order 6 (EO6),
President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Attorney-General of the
Federation and the Minister of Justice to implement the Order in
full force.

To this end, a number of enforcement procedures are
currently in place by which the Nigeria Immigration Service and
other security agencies have placed no fewer than 50 high profile
persons directly affected by EO6 on watch-list and restricted them
from leaving the county pending the determination of their
cases.

Also, the financial transactions of these persons of
interest are being monitored by the relevant agencies to ensure
that the assets are not dissipated and such persons do not
interfere with, nor howsoever corrupt the investigation and
litigation processes.

It is instructive to note that EO6 was specifically directed
to relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that all assets
within a minimum value of N50 million or equivalent, subject to
investigation or litigation are protected from dissipation by
employing all available lawful means, pending the final
determination of any corruption-related matter.

The Buhari administration reassures all well-meaning and
patriotic Nigerians of its commitment to the fight against
corruption, in accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended)
and the general principles of the Rule of Law.

Accordingly, this administration will uphold the rule of law
in all its actions and the right of citizens would be protected as
guaranteed by the Constitution.

We, therefore, enjoin all Nigerians to cooperate with the
law enforcement authorities towards ensuring a successful
implementation of the Executive Order 6 which is a
paradigm-changing policy of the Federal Government in the fight
against corruption.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

October 13, 2018