Arise News published a report on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, stating that Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has provided insights into the challenges the organisation faces in its ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria. Olukoyede emphasised in her Tuesday speech the importance of upholding due process and being considerate of people in court, including former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello.
Olukoyede addressed worries about Bello's upcoming trial by promising the EFCC will give him the necessary courtesy, underscoring the organization's dedication to justice and openness in its legal processes.
Olukoyede also provided insight into the reform goal of the EFCC, emphasizing the creation of a Fraud Risk Assessment and Control Department. The EFCC has launched investigations against a number of government entities as a result of this move, including the National Assembly, the presidency, the judiciary, and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
"We started with the State House because we think it's a location we can go," he stated. The president recently asked us to leave and perform our work during our meeting. And we sent a letter to his Chief of Staff asking for information on the contract awarding procedure, and he responded to us a week later.