The Federal Government has through the Nigeria Sanctions Committee designated Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa and 16 other individuals and organisations terrorism financiers.

The committee, which met in Abuja, recommended the individuals and entities for inclusion on the Nigeria Sanctions List in line with Section 54 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

According to government documents, the Attorney-General of the Federation, with the approval of the President, authorised their designation, mandating financial institutions to immediately identify and freeze all associated funds, assets, and economic resources without prior notice.

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1. Simon Ekpa Njoku

2. Godstime Promise Iyare

3. Francis Chukwuedo Mmaduabuchi

4. John Anayo Onwumere

5. Chikwuka Godwin Eze

6. Edwin Augustine Chukwuedo

7. Chinwendu Joy Owoh

8. Ginika Jane Orji

9. Awo Uchechukwu

10. Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali

11. Ohagwu Nneka Juliana

12. Eze Chibuike Okpoto

13. Nwaobi Henry Chimezie

14. Ogomu Peace Kewe

15. Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises

16. Seficuvi Global Company

17. Lakurawa Group