The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that in 2024, it obtained 4,111 convictions and earned over 365 billion Naira.
After a three-day retreat for EFCC directors with the topic “EFCC: the Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity,” Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Commission’s executive chairman, made this announcement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Even as he pledged to break the 2024 record by the end of 2025, Olukoyede credited the accomplishment to the hard work, sacrifice, and devotion of the staff in a statement released on Saturday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
He said, “In 2024, the Commission secured 4111 convictions and hauled monetary recovery of over N365.4billion. The EFCC’s boss appreciated the sacrifice, hard work, discipline, and called for increased dedication to surpass the records of 2024 and greater commitment to the integrity of processes in the agency.”
Along with highlighting the importance of maintaining professionalism and integrity in the fight against corruption, Olukoyede gave his word that the EFCC’s workforce would prove to be a critical mass of trustworthy, driven, and productive individuals.
He also promised to deliver a brand-new EFCC in Nigeria within another six months.
Speaking on the “Role of Personnel in Information Management and Public Perception of the EFCC”, Professor Tonnie Iredia, one of the resources persons, stressed that wrong perception of the works of the EFCC was coming out of deliberate distortion and outright cynicism about the strides and courageous works of the Commission.
He applauded the “passion, integrity, and transparent leadership Olukoyede is offering the Commission” and called for more involvement of Nigerians in the anti-graft fight.
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Speaking as well, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, reminisced over the Commission’s development and reaffirmed that “the Commission has come to stay.”
He praised Olukoyede and the Commission’s entire staff for their unwavering resolve, tenacity, and progress in advancing the fight against corruption. He also pledged to investigate any obstacles the judiciary may be posing to make sure the Commission fulfils its mandate to combat corruption nationwide.
