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Revitalising the fight against corruption: An X-ray of one year leadership of Olukoyede as the EFCC czarThough he has been at the helm of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for just a year, but paradoxically, his impressive achievements and significant milestones suggest a depth of experience that belies his short tenure.
By prioritizing rule of law and international best practices, he has re-established the EFCC as a credible force against financial crimes.So, it was not surprising when his dedication to the anti-graft mission was recognized on July 6, 2024, as he was awarded the title of Nigeria’s foremost graft accountability champion at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service, organized by The Best Strategic PR in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
In the area of financial recoveries, which is one of the core responsibilities of the EFCC, under Olukayode’s stewardship, the agency has made substantial financial recoveries, totaling over N248 billion, alongside impressive sums in foreign currencies. Further more, Olukayode has also expanded the EFCC’s collaborative efforts both regionally and internationally. As the President of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, he has fostered stronger ties among ECOWAS member states to combat financial crimes. His leadership culminated in the groundbreaking visit of FBI Director Christopher Wray to Nigeria, marking a historic collaboration between the EFCC and the FBI.
Despite these EFCC’s numerous bold steps to combat corruption under Olukayode, charging several public officials and addressing systemic corruption in Nigeria, however, the landscape of anti-corruption appears to be increasingly perilous, as evidenced by the recent legal contestation the commission faces.Notably, human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana has emerged as a vocal defender of the EFCC, amidst these challenges. His remarks were prompted by the controversial stance taken by Dr.
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