Gbenga Daniel and other dignataries at the book launch Photo: NANA senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has proposed that the Federal Government grant a structured amnesty to Nigerians who return illicit funds held abroad, provided the money is invested in productive sectors of the economy. Daniel, a former Ogun governor, made the recommendation on Wednesday in Abuja during a book launch at the Yar’Adua Centre to mark his 70th birthday. Much of the money stolen is invested outside our shores, enriching other nations while depriving Nigeria of development resources. “As a pragmatic step, government could consider a well-structured moratorium or amnesty on repatriation of such funds, provided they are invested productively within the country. The event featured the launch of four books, including ‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den’ and ‘My March through the Courts’.

Source: Punch April 03, 2026 01:37 UTC