# Transparency International’s Vice Chair Akere Muna appointed Sanctions Commissioner for the African Development Bank URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/press/20130318-ti-vice-chair-akere-muna-appointed-sanctions Type: Press release Published: 2013-03-18 Updated: 2020-04-07 --- 18 March 2013 Transparency International today congratulated its Vice Chair Akere Muna on his recent appointment as Sanctions Commissioner for the African Development Bank. In the new part-time position, Muna will head the Sanctions Office during its 3-year pilot phase. The Sanctions Office will play a critical role in ensuring an efficient, effective and fair sanctions process and will have the authority to issue Notices of Sanction to Respondents and to impose sanctions. **For any press enquiries please contact** **Chris Sanders** Manager, Media and Public Relations +49 30 34 38 20 666