His 21-member team will track revenues paid to the government, and monitor crude oil production and exports.The task force was set up to audit the beneficiaries of the oil subsidy,the fuel-importing companies.
Last year, Mr Ribadu stood for president, losing to Jonathan Goodluck, who appointed him to the new post.
He said despite political affiliations, there was a “national consensus” on the “deadly impact of corruption”.
Asked how he feels about his new job, his reply……………….
“Regardless of our affiliations, our differences, and our engagements, it is at least safe to say that we have a national consensus on the deadly impact of corruption on our march to greatness, and on the capacity of our people, particularly the youth, to earn a decent, promising, life.
“This, therefore, is a national call.”