The video opened with Mr Obama saying, “no one, especially the president, is above the law.”
The decision, which should relieve the Nigerian leader, followed years of litigation by a U.S. transparency activist and a Nigerian journalist.
Investigations showed that Mr Ojedeji forged his transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation and an English Language proficiency report to secure a PhD programme.
The Abuja-based businessman, 34, did not know that a criminal grand jury indictment had been pending against him for more than a year when he flew to the U.S. on Monday.
The former federal prosecutor arguably faced the most intense scrutiny from lawmakers among all of Mr Trump’s picks.Â
Mr Chang was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with his role in a $2 billion international fraud.
Mr Trump criticised Mr Wray’s tenure and celebrated the impending change in leadership.Â
If the EFCC successfully tracks down Mr Shodiya and Mr Jamiu, they will be extradited to the U.S. to stand trial.
The Jamaican anti-graft agency said investigation into the cybersecurity attack was still ongoing.
The incident has attracted global condemnation as U.S. authorities promise to investigate further.
