The EFCC Chairman Abudulrasheed Bawa at a statehouse briefing earlier today (17-6-21), stated the Commission´s approach to fighting Economic and Financial Crimes in the country. The strategic approach which will be in effect from 17 June 2021-2025 entails:

- Prevention
- Ethical regimentation/attitudinal change
- Enforcement and sanction.
- Recovery and management of the proceeds of crime.

The Chairman also stated the current Federal Government Framework dedicated to tackling corruption consists of:
- Treasury Single Accounts
- Integrated Payroll and Personnel information system (IPPIS) aimed at identifying ghost workers.
- BVN
- Whistleblowing policy

Implementation of the current framework culminated in the recovery of 37 Million Dollars worth of property. The Chairman further reiterated the Commission's commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and transparency. These standards are to apply both internally and externally, in its approach to fighting crime.

Following the reoccurrence of financial crimes in the country, the commission is yet to show how effective it has been towards economic and financial crimes.

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