Nnake stated her office was misled into hosting a Made-in-Nigeria fair after her nomination as the state's focal person, scheduling it for December 2026.

Anambra State's Secretary to the State Government, Chiamaka Nnake, has formally addressed her involvement with a purported federal agency now identified as fake. Nnake clarified that her office was misled into facilitating activities for the alleged 'Made-in-Nigeria Agency,' which claimed affiliation with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The clarification comes after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) exposed the agency as fraudulent, impacting plans for a major regional fair in Anambra. Nnake, who was nominated as the state's focal person for the initiative, explained the sequence of events that led to her office's engagement.

Her statement aims to set the record straight regarding her role in the now-discredited operation. The unfolding situation highlights concerns about how the bogus agency managed to penetrate official state channels and initiate plans for a significant public event, according to reporting by Punch Nigeria - Sports.

Official Engagement with the Purported Federal Agency

The initial contact from the 'Made-in-Nigeria Office' arrived at the Governor's desk in January 2026, requesting the nomination of a State Focal Person for Anambra. This office presented itself as operating under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

In response to this official communication, Governor Charles Soludo officially nominated Chiamaka Nnake as the State Focal Person for Anambra in February 2026. This nomination initiated a series of interactions between Nnake's office and the purported agency.

Following these nominations, focal persons representing all 36 states were included in a dedicated WhatsApp group. This group served as a platform for discussing the alleged activities and plans of the 'Made-in-Nigeria Office,' further solidifying its appearance of legitimacy.

Anambra's Role in Hosting the South-East Made-in-Nigeria Fair

More recently, the same 'Made-in-Nigeria Office' formally requested that Anambra State host the upcoming South-East Made-in-Nigeria Fair. This proposal was subsequently approved by the state government, signaling a deeper level of commitment to the initiative.

An inaugural meeting for the fair was convened approximately two weeks ago, with the national coordinator of the purported agency reportedly in attendance. This meeting further advanced the preparations for the event.

The State Committee for the fair had been actively working on arrangements for the event, which was originally scheduled to take place from December 2 to 5, 2026. The state's involvement was based on the understanding that it was supporting a legitimate federal program.

State Government Misled by Fraudulent Scheme

The legitimacy of the 'Made-in-Nigeria Office' came crashing down following an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC's findings revealed that the office was, in fact, purportedly fake, a discovery that caught the Anambra State Government by surprise.

Nnake's statement, titled 'Clarification on the ‘Made-in-Nigeria Agency’ and my role as State Focal Person,' emphasized the necessity of setting the public record straight. She clarified her position in light of circulating news and images associating her with the fraudulent scheme.

In her official statement, Nnake asserted, "I wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding the trending news concerning the purported ‘Made-in-Nigeria Agency’, in which my photograph has been displayed and I have been identified as one of the state coordinators." She reiterated that her involvement was strictly limited to official interactions.

She further stated, "Beyond these official interactions and engagements, she has no knowledge of, involvement in, or connection with any other activities, claims, or developments attributed to the said office." Nnake stressed that "anything beyond the above-mentioned official interactions is entirely outside my knowledge and involvement."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chiamaka Nnake and what is her role?

Chiamaka Nnake serves as the Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG). She recently clarified her involvement with a purportedly fake federal agency that had misled state officials.

What was the 'Made-in-Nigeria Agency'?

The 'Made-in-Nigeria Agency' was a purported federal office claiming to operate under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. It initiated plans for a 'Made-in-Nigeria Fair' across states but was later exposed as fraudulent by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

When was Chiamaka Nnake nominated as a focal person?

Chiamaka Nnake was nominated as the State Focal Person for Anambra State in February 2026, following a letter received by the Governor in January 2026 from the alleged agency.

What was the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission's role?

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was responsible for investigating and ultimately discovering that the 'Made-in-Nigeria Office' was a purportedly fake operation, leading to the current clarifications from state officials.

Will the South-East Made-in-Nigeria Fair still take place in December 2026?

Given the discovery by the ICPC that the organizing entity was a fake agency, the status of the South-East Made-in-Nigeria Fair, originally scheduled for December 2-5, 2026, is now highly uncertain and likely impacted. The Anambra State Government was reportedly misled into hosting it.