BREAKING: President Buhari Approves Appointment of New EFCC Chairman - Penangle | News Portal in Nigeria
Sun. Oct 6th, 2024
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President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina announced this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the appointment is subjected to the confirmation of the Senate.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).” the statement read.
In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, the President Buhari said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004.
Bawa, 40, is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes.
He has undergone several specialized trainings in different parts of the world, and was one of the pioneer EFCC Cadet Officers in 2005. Bawa holds a B.Sc degree in Economics, and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
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