By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (sgf), Boss Mustapha yesterday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) with a charge to combat financial and economic crimes in the country.
The SGF charged the new board members to help expedite the execution of the statutory functions of the EFCC.
According to the SGF, “The Commission is empowered to prevent, investigate, prosecute and penalise economic and financial crimes and is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of other laws and regulations relating to economic and financial crimes, as well as fight terrorism.
He said that the Management should be allowed to execute its day-to-day activities without undue interference by the Boards.
“I therefore, expect that all hands will be on deck to generate robust policy initiatives that will help this administration achieve its fight against corruption and revamp the economy. Similarly, in carrying out your responsibility as Board Members, you must also eschew corruption totally as Government will not hesitate to sanction all infractions.
AbdulRasheed Bawa remains the Executive Chairman of the Commission.
Members of the Board are Luqman Muhammad, Anumba Adaeze, Alh. Kola Raheem Adesina and Alh. Yahaya Muhammad.
The institutional Representatives are Haruna Nuhu Koko, Department of State Services,
Reginald Chukwudi Karawusa -Security and Exchange Commission, Pius Agboola-National Insurance Commission
Salisu Abdu, Nigeria Communication Commission, Nwakaego Celine Nwajei- Nigerian Postal Service, Justine B, Nidiya Corporate Affairs Commission, U.G Mohammed-Nigeria Custom Services,
Muhammed Aminu Muhammed-Nigeria Immigration Services
Umar Maman Sanda – Nigeria Police Force, Emmanuel Andrew Naman – National Intelligence Agency,
Ibrahim Abdul – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,
Gabriel Christopher – Federal Ministry of Finance,
Adamu Shaibu – Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Jeremiah Abue – Central Bank of Nigeria, Galadima Yusufari Gana – Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation,
Representative of Ministry of Justice
George Abang Ekpungu is the Secretary to the Commission.
The Senate had on the 5th of October, 2021 confirmed the nominations of Secretary of the Commission and Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as sent by Mr. President in accordance with the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004, hence the reason for this inauguration.
