Nigeria’s anti-graft landscape just got a fresh jolt as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officially declared Ufoma Joseph Immanuel — the Managing Director and CEO of Chappal Energies — wanted for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence and engaging in forgery.
According to a public notice released on Wednesday, the Commission is actively seeking information that could lead to Immanuel’s arrest. The 46-year-old Edo State native was last traced to 77 Nelson Mandela Street in Maitama, Abuja, before reportedly going off the radar.
In its announcement, the EFCC didn’t mince words. Immanuel’s photo was circulated publicly, with the Commission urging Nigerians nationwide to assist in tracking his whereabouts. Citizens with credible leads have been asked to contact EFCC offices spread across the country — from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Sokoto — or reach out through their hotline (0809 332 2644) or official email.
Immanuel’s fall from corporate grace is particularly striking. He was appointed Managing Director of Chappal Petroleum Development Company in January 2021 — a company that prides itself on sustainability-focused operations and the development of brownfield upstream assets in the Niger Delta. His appointment was presented as part of the company’s move toward ESG-driven energy leadership.
Now, that same executive is at the centre of a criminal probe.
With the EFCC intensifying efforts and the public notice now in circulation, the search for Ufoma Joseph Immanuel is officially on. Citizens are encouraged to speak up if they have any information that could help investigators move the case forward.
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