Gbenga Daniel urges amnesty for return of stolen funds
Gbenga Daniel, senator for Ogun East and former governor, has called on the Federal Government to offer amnesty to Nigerians who repatriate illicit funds held abroad, if those funds are invested productively in Nigeria. He made this proposal during a book launch in Abuja, highlighting the damaging effects of capital flight on the nation’s development. Gbenga Daniel also stressed the importance of using financial intelligence to trace illicit wealth and advocated for stronger accountability among public officers. He further raised concerns about misinformation and declining ethical standards in public service.
What we know
- Gbenga Daniel proposed a structured amnesty for Nigerians willing to return stolen funds from abroad, provided the money is invested in Nigeria’s economy.
- He described capital flight as a major dimension of corruption that deprives Nigeria of resources and enriches other countries.
- Gbenga Daniel called for enhanced use of financial intelligence and the Code of Conduct Bureau to tackle corruption and strengthen accountability.
- He warned about the dangers of misinformation and urged investment in credible, fact-based information systems.
- At the event, books chronicling Gbenga Daniel’s experiences were launched, with endorsements from Dr Reuben Abati and Adeniyi Adegbonmire.
