EFCC’s convictions, recoveries justify my confidence – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its efforts in curbing economic and financial crimes and corruption. Speaking in Awka, Anambra State, on October 2, 2026, Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, commended the agency's achievements in securing convictions, recovering assets, and tackling various forms of corruption.

He stated that the EFCC's success in convictions, recoveries, and other areas demonstrated that the confidence placed in it was justified. Tinubu emphasized that the EFCC's activities aligned with his administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on economic reform and good governance. The EFCC's Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, reaffirmed the commission's commitment to preventing corruption by blocking avenues for corrupt practices, engaging stakeholders, and building relationships with various sectors and institutions across the zone.

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, resulting in a conviction-to-filing ratio of 75.1 percent. The commission has also recovered billions of naira and foreign currencies, implementing institutional reforms to strengthen its law enforcement processes.