By Stella Odueme
The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) recovered a total of ₦566.3 billion including $411.6 million across 14 currencies in October, with 1,502 properties forfeited in 2 years.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who disclosed this on Monday during the October edition of the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB), at the NOA headquarters in Abuja, also said that the security synergy among the military, DSS, police, and immigration services improved measurably in the period under review, producing faster interdictions and fewer casualties.
He said part of recovered funds totalling ₦100 billion was reinvested in Students Loan Scheme and Consumer Credit Scheme while recovered assets allocated to public institutions for service delivery.
“The Federal Government is ensuring that every kobo recovered from corruption works for the people—funding education, credit, and health reforms rather than lying idle.
“This reflects Renewed Hope Accountability—turning recovery into public good.”
In the area of regulatory and enforcement, the DG said that NAFDAC seized over 70 containers of counterfeit and unsafe goods and shut down illegal warehouses in Lagos and Onitsha.
Also, NDLEA dismantled 14 drug syndicates, arrested 1,378 suspects, and secured 251 convictions just as the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS rescued 76 victims of human trafficking and processed 15,000 visa applications under the new digital system.
“FRSC recorded a 12% drop in fatal crashes following intensified “Ember Months” campaigns.
“NCoS expanded inmate rehabilitation and mental-health outreach nationwide.”
In comparison analysis for September to October, Oniru maintained that enforcement actions increased by 28%, while convictions improved from 210 to 251 (+19%).
“Road-crash fatalities declined from 235 to 210 (-11%). These metrics confirm a steady positive curve in national safety indicators.
“The Government commends these agencies for their professionalism and reaffirms its unwavering resolve to build a safe, fair, and accountable nation through coordination and transparency.”
According to him, NOA’s public communication and trust-building drive between August and October 2025, intensified national communication on security awareness, civic responsibility, and unity.
He gave the key metrics to include;
36 states + FCT activated the joint security communication framework;
50+ radio/TV stations reached an estimated 29 million citizens.
Digital channels reached 3 million more via Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and CLHEEAN AI.
Total Reach: ≈ 32 million Nigerians, with the core message: “Trust is Nigeria’s strongest security asset.
“Outreach reach grew from 25 million to 32 million citizens (+28%).
Fact-checking interventions on misinformation increased by 40%.
Community partnerships expanded from 1,050 to 1,460 grassroots clusters.
“Public trust and vigilance improved measurably in recent opinion tracking.
Media echo of verified government information rose, while fake-news spread declined.
“The Government recognizes the NOA as the lead driver of public trust and civic resilience.”
He stressed that in the digital era, information itself is a security tool as accurate information saves lives; misinformation costs them.
“Across agencies, October 2025 shows:
Reduced insecurity indicators nationwide.
Increased recoveries and asset management transparency.
Broader citizen engagement and improved trust.
“The coordinated Joint Security Communication Platform is producing what global analysts call the “whole-of-government approach”—a best-practice model used in advanced democracies to align security, communication, and governance.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda continues to translate into visible, data-backed outcomes—greater security, restored confidence, and institutional accountability.”
He called on citizens to be vigilant, report suspicious activities promptly and avoid spreading unverified news.
“In conclusion, October 2025 marked another step forward in Nigeria’s collective journey toward safety and trust.
“Together, through courage, collaboration, and communication, we are reclaiming public confidence in our institutions.
Together we build trust. Together we build peace. Together we build Nigeria.”
