Grandiose Parlor

The endemic problem of corruption in Nigeria has often been associated with all sorts of excuses such as lack of exposure, limited education and political immaturity.

How about Dr Chimaroke Nnamani (photo), a 47 year old Nigerian/American-trained physician (Obstetrician Gynecologist), who is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an “amended 105-count bordering on money laundering and illegal diversion of N39.6bn and $8.2m belonging to the state [of Enugu, Nigeria] to private pockets?”

Chimaroke’s qualification is impressive, as listed on on Wikipedia:

1987-1991 – State University of New York; the Inter-faith Medical Center/Down State Medical Center, Brooklyn New York (Obstetrics and Gynecology). 1991-1993 – Postgraduate Training and Research (a) Perinatal Biology Center, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Southern California; (b) Molecular Biology and Tissue Cytology Laboratory, Jerry “L” Pettis Veterans Administration Hospital, Loma Linda, California; (c) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Perinatal Biology, College of Medicine, Loma Linda University (with specialization in Maternal Fetal Medicine); (d) College of Medicine, University of South Florida.

“The suspect [Chimaroke] was alleged to have perpetrated the financial crimes through two accomplices, Mr. Sunday Anyaogu and Mr. Sylvia Onwubumeli, and six firms between August 2003 and May 2007.” Source: EFCC

With his advanced academic degrees and qualifications in medicine, Chimaroke salary would be in the minimum range of $200-250,000 (USD), if he puts his brain a better use in a place like United States, where he did his post-doctorate training. With his resources and exposure, he could have made a much greater impact he decided to work as physician in Nigeria.

Properties confiscated from Chimaroke: Rainbownet Telecommunications Limited, Cosmo FM Station, Capital Autos, Renaissance Hospital, Renaissance University, Mea Mater College and a few others which have not been identified are marked for confiscation. Source: EFCC.