Pius Okigbo

Pius Okigbo was a prominent Nigerian economist and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, best known for his role in investigating the management of Nigeria's oil revenues during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He headed the Okigbo Panel, which conducted an inquiry into the spending of approximately $12.4 billion in oil windfall revenues, raising significant discussions about financial accountability and governance in Nigeria. His findings highlighted the mismanagement of funds and spurred debates about economic policies during a crucial period in Nigeria's history.