EFCC’s convictions, recoveries justify my confidence – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has commended the EFCC for its performance, stating that its achievements in convictions and recoveries justify his confidence in the Read More: https://punchng.com/efccs-convictions-recoveries-justify-my-confidence-tinubu/
President Bola Tinubu lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's efforts in combating economic and financial crimes and corruption during the commissioning of a new Zonal Directorate of the EFCC in Awka, Anambra State on October 2, 2026. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, highlighted the agency's achievements in convictions, recoveries, and other areas as evidence of its success.
He emphasized that supporting the EFCC is justified due to its consistent performance in securing convictions, recovering assets, and promoting good governance. Tinubu noted that the commission's work aligns with his administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, specifically its focus on economic reform and good governance. EFCC's Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed the commission's commitment to preventing economic and financial crimes by engaging various sectors and institutions in the fight against corruption.
Over the past 34 months, the EFCC has made significant progress, receiving 49,673 petitions, investigating 39,615 cases, filing 14,476 cases in court, and securing 10,872 convictions, boasting a conviction-to-filing ratio of 75.1 percent. The commission also recorded substantial recoveries, totalling N1,233,612,040,411.11 and $684,478,457.32, among other currencies.
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