Hafsat Sahabi Dange, a lawyer and entrepreneur listed as the Sokoto coordinator of the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, has distanced herself from the organisation amid an investigation into its alleged status as a fake federal agency.
Ms Dange said she never assumed the position, exercised governmental authority or participated in the operation of the organisation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, she said she was compelled to clarify her position after her name and photographs surfaced in connection with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) investigation.
Ms Dange explained that she first came into contact with the organisation in 2025 when she was nominated as its Sokoto coordinator.
According to her, after receiving the nomination letter, which was also addressed to the Sokoto State governor, she sought clarification on the appropriate protocol with the state government rather than presenting herself as a representative of the Federal Government.
