EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede Orders Personnel to Declare Their Assets

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Abuja, Nigeria – The newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a directive for all personnel of the agency to declare their assets.

Mr. Olukoyede made this announcement during an address to EFCC employees at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. In his statement, he emphasized the importance of adhering to the law and following international standards for asset declaration.

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“The EFCC is a creation of the law. We must do our job in line with the dictates of the law. This is a standard international practice, and we would ensure that it is our established norm,” he stated.

The chairman went on to set a precedent by declaring his assets and encouraged all EFCC personnel to do the same. He noted that asset declaration would apply to employees from Level 17 and below.

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The secretary of the commission has already declared their assets, and Mr. Olukoyede stressed the importance of all employees following suit.

We must live above board by setting the pace with good examples. As anti-corruption fighters, our hands must be clean, so we must declare our assets,” Mr. Olukoyede emphasized.

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Mr. Olukoyede assumed the position of EFCC Chairman following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu on October 12th. The EFCC is the leading anti-corruption agency in Nigeria, responsible for investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, including money laundering, corruption, and fraud.

 

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