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Under the previous EFCC chairman Nuhu Ribadu, the agency has addressed financial corruption by prosecuting and convicting a number of high-profile corrupt individuals, ranging from Nigeria's former chief law enforcement officer to several bank chief executives. By 2005, the EFCC arrested government officials including, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. [3]
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), which is domiciled in the presidency, also has some agencies under it. They are: Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission [6] National Lottery Trust Fund [7] Nigeria National Merit Award
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC; in full the Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission) is a Nigerian agency that was inaugurated on 29 September 2000 following the recommendation of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The mandate is to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases ...
Website. www.dss.gov.ng. The State Security Service (SSS), self-styled as the Department of State Services (DSS), [1] is a security agency in Nigeria and one of three successor organisations to the National Security Organization (NSO). The agency is under the Presidency of Nigeria, and it reports its activities direct to the President, office ...
Abdulrasheed Bawa (born 30 April 1980) is a Nigerian detective and law enforcement agent who served as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from 24 February 2021 to 14 June 2023 when he was suspended on by President Bola Tinubu over allegations of corruption. [1][2] He replaced Umar Mohammed Abba, the acting Chairman ...
Nigerian. Alma mater. Harvard University. Lagos State University. University of Lagos. Occupation. Civil servant. Olanipekun Olukoyede (born 14 October 1969) also known as Ola is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 12 October 2023. [1][2][3][4]
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is the financial intelligence unit of Nigeria, responsible for collecting and analyzing disclosures from reporting organizations, in order to produce financial intelligence to other agencies combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes. [1][2] The agency serves as ...
Corruption in Nigeria is a constant phenomenon. In 2012, Nigeria was estimated to have lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence. [2][3] Nigerian politicians find themselves in a strong position of power and wealth due to their connections with the oil and gas industries in Nigeria.