As a result of efforts deployed to tackle the menace of crimes in Nigeria and the Continent of Africa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede has itemized strategies being employed by the Commission in the fight against corruption.
Olukoyede made the disclosure in Accra, Ghana at the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa.
At the meeting where leading anti-corruption experts from across Commonwealth countries converged to discuss best practices and strategies, Olukoyede emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach in the fight against corruption. The approach, Olukoyede says involves preventive measures, technological innovations and international collaboration.
At the conference themed: “Strengthening Institutions and Promoting Transparency: A Means of Fighting Corruption in Commonwealth Africa”, the EFCC’s Chairman made a presentation on “EFCC Anti-Corruption Drive: Changing the Narrative” and outlined the EFCC’s strategy for combating corruption in Nigeria.
Olukoyede outlined the Commission’s mandate to enforce economic and financial crimes laws, highlighting its preventive initiatives, such as Anti-Corruption Clubs in Schools, the Faith-Based Approach, and Fraud Risk Assessment and Control. He also shared details on how the EFCC addresses forex malpractices and dollar racketeering all aimed at stabilizing the Nigeria’s Economy.
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Olukoyede spoke about the EFCC’s use of technology in its anti-corruption efforts, mentioning the Eagle Eye App for whistleblowing, the Case Management System, and the Forensic Laboratory as he emphasized that the technological advancements play a crucial role in enhancing the Commission’s investigation and prosecution capabilities.
He says the Commission achieved record results in various areas, demonstrating the effectiveness of its comprehensive approach in the fight against corruption based on the initiatives so far in the six months of his tenure.
The opening ceremony featured a range of speakers, setting the stage for the conference’s focus on anti-corruption efforts across Africa.
The event began with an address by the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, in Ghana, Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, followed by remarks from key representatives, including Roger Koranteng, Head of Public Sector Governance, Commonwealth Secretariat, United Kingdom.
The ceremony also included a video message from Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, and a keynote address by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice of Ghana, Godfred Yeboah Dame who represented the President of the Republic of Ghana.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
