Questions have arisen regarding the qualifications of Ola Olukoyede to hold the position of Chairman at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the stipulated requirements in the establishment of the EFCC, the Chairman must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent, and possess not less than 15 years cognate experience.

Investigations have revealed that Olukoyede, born on October 14, 1969, did not meet these prerequisites before his appointment. Despite this, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the EFCC, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.

Before his tenure as EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede worked as a lawyer at a firm owned by former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo. He also served as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman (2016–2018) and Secretary to the Commission (2018–2023). His nomination as Secretary to the EFCC in 2018 was made by the then-President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

During the announcement of Olukoyede's appointment, it was stated that he possessed 22 years of regulatory compliance consulting, fraud management, and business intelligence experience. However, questions persist regarding whether this experience aligns with the specific requirements outlined for the EFCC Chairman.

The requirements as contained in part 1 section 2 of the establishment reads, ""The Commission shall consist of the following members

(a) a chairman, who shall -
(i) be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission.
(ii) be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and
(iii) Possess not less than 15 years cognate experience."

Given these revelations, concerns have been raised about Olukoyede's suitability for the role, with some arguing that he lacks the necessary experience and competency required for such a critical position in combating economic and financial crimes.

Corruption is fighting back...hahaha😭😂


Ladies and gentlemen, tinubu is fighting EFCC, sorry corruption 🤔

It is now the suitability and qualifications of Olukoyede that are now to be questioned because he is going after someone?

Some hungry lawyers, civil society groups and hatchet men have been protesting and defending the former governor of Kogi State since Olukoyede's outburst. I strongly advise Olukoyede to investigate the bank accounts of the arrowheads and put a lien on them. A lot of nonsense has gone on for far too long and must be arrested.

Instead of looking to undermine the EFCC boss, let the former Kogi governor report himself and clear himself. By these antics, he is spoling his name and may not amount to anything politically again.

80 billion naira allegedly mismanaged is not small money.

For the first time since Nuhu Ribadu, we see an energized EFCC. During the last administration, EFCC was almost invisible. So guess what: Olukoyede is more than qualified and those of us who would not support corruption even if carried out by our own father are standing with Olukoyede.

OP, try and do the same. How would you feel when you or your family members are in need of healthcare and someone who is a custodian of your money lies to you that the money is not available, only for him to deposit school fees 15 years in advance for his children from your money and you lose a loved one who could not assess basic medicare?

That is how corruption kills the defenders of corruption.

Change your ways.

Crook want to escape with his loot will try everything. Shame on Yahaya Nello

Did he not work at EFCC? Is EFCC no longer a law enforcement agency?

Op you no dey tire ?

Appointment of EFCC Chair is at the discretion of the President, try make you rest.

Money stolen by Bello is now being deployed to fight the EFCc chairman, paying brown envelope journalist to fight for the thief Bello. We will see who wins. In a sane society Kogi people should have trooped out looking to lynch Bello but they appeared conquered. Even what Ododo did should have led to a state of emergency declaration and his removal from office for obstruction of justice.

Qualified or not, once he is appointed by Jagaban, case closed.

He's the worst EFCC chairman. Immediate past governors like Ikpeazu, Otom, and those rogues from the northern sides that stole the nation dry are all free while he's just trying to use Bello to be in the news like he's in charge.

How can the nation be like this, with every infrastructure gone and governors and ministers left after eight years and no case against them?

How can somebody like Wike not be probed when Rivers state got nothing to show with all the Trillions it made for eight years?

I was not happy seeing this man at Koinonia cos this guys may end up corrupting Apostle Selman with their pretense.

Ordinarily, the EFCC ought to be the financial investigation unit of the Nigerian police. Hence, the requirement that its chairman shall be a serving or retired police officer.

Given how corrupt the Nigerian police is, that Act should be amended to allow incorruptible people from the private sector chair that commission.

To answer the question, laws are meant for humans and if we go by the act establishing the EFCC, Olukoyede is not qualified to chair the commission.

However, he's now the boss and has the opportunity to get the presidency to amend the EFCC Act through the legislature. Also, EFCC should be proactive in their approach, not always reactive. This should be amended through the national assembly too.

Truly corruption is fighting back

If he is doing the job well who cares about qualifications

OP don collect money from yahaya Bello Ogun plaster your yansh

Nigeria!!!! Fight Corruption and it will fight you back. The best and the only way to fight Corruption in Nigeria and last na when na the president himself send you message.
Nigerians!!! Una well done.

The person that wrote this article needs to be investigated.

In terms of integrity and passion, I feel he's qualified but.......

The fearless ACP MOHAMMED ISA RABO was much more experienced and qualified in all ramifications.

That man was the fear of every fraudster

Apart from Umuahi, is any of the appointees qualified? Na paddy, paddy government.

What is your point?

What is the essence of this writeup when the train has since left the train station?

AnonPoet:

Questions have arisen regarding the qualifications of Ola Olukoyede to hold the position of Chairman at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the stipulated requirements in the establishment of the EFCC, the Chairman must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent, and possess not less than 15 years cognate experience.

Investigations have revealed that Olukoyede, born on October 14, 1969, did not meet these prerequisites before his appointment. Despite this, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the EFCC, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.

Before his tenure as EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede worked as a lawyer at a firm owned by former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo. He also served as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman (2016–2018) and Secretary to the Commission (2018–2023). His nomination as Secretary to the EFCC in 2018 was made by the then-President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

During the announcement of Olukoyede's appointment, it was stated that he possessed 22 years of regulatory compliance consulting, fraud management, and business intelligence experience. However, questions persist regarding whether this experience aligns with the specific requirements outlined for the EFCC Chairman.

The requirements as contained in part 1 section 2 of the establishment reads, ""The Commission shall consist of the following members

(a) a chairman, who shall -
(i) be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission.
(ii) be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and
(iii) Possess not less than 15 years cognate experience."

Given these revelations, concerns have been raised about Olukoyede's suitability for the role, with some arguing that he lacks the necessary experience and competency required for such a critical position in combating economic and financial crimes.

This article to be honest is so disgusting. Why is it now that the EFCC chair is proving a "big man" that these questions are being asked. Corruption trying to fight back.

How it take concern una

V

If this man start probing Nigeria Judges then I will take him serious cos the corruption in that sector is disgusting.

When a man got no job, he start arresting those that sprayed naira and people like Bobrisky at the dictate of Verydarkman. I see an EFCC chairman that does things at the dictate of those he's meant to probe.

Abia state former governor awarded non existent airport and paid and this man still got a job to do?

Tinubus appointment are the worst since the creation of Nigeria .

And the mods pushed this useless thread to the front page.
What's the mod trying to do?
Smh

Any probe that selects is doomed to fail because even with evidence, a sympathetic judge will stall a trial!

By the way when is Asiwaju party chairman; ganduje caught live on camera stuffing his babariga with dollars, bribe money go on trial? Abi no be crime be that?

All these urchins that don't know that selective justice is worse than no justice!

He does NOT need to be Qualified.

For Ebola Tinibu, As long as he is yor0ba, he is good.

That's what Ebola also did with the IGP position.

Practicing Extreme TRIBALISM in governance.

We are not ready as a country for the change we seek.

Paid attacking dog. Just take a look at what journalism has been reduced to

AnonPoet:

Questions have arisen regarding the qualifications of Ola Olukoyede to hold the position of Chairman at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the stipulated requirements in the establishment of the EFCC, the Chairman must be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent, and possess not less than 15 years cognate experience.

Investigations have revealed that Olukoyede, born on October 14, 1969, did not meet these prerequisites before his appointment. Despite this, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman of the EFCC, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.

Before his tenure as EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede worked as a lawyer at a firm owned by former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo. He also served as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman (2016–2018) and Secretary to the Commission (2018–2023). His nomination as Secretary to the EFCC in 2018 was made by the then-President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

During the announcement of Olukoyede's appointment, it was stated that he possessed 22 years of regulatory compliance consulting, fraud management, and business intelligence experience. However, questions persist regarding whether this experience aligns with the specific requirements outlined for the EFCC Chairman.

The requirements as contained in part 1 section 2 of the establishment reads, ""The Commission shall consist of the following members

(a) a chairman, who shall -
(i) be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission.
(ii) be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and
(iii) Possess not less than 15 years cognate experience."

Given these revelations, concerns have been raised about Olukoyede's suitability for the role, with some arguing that he lacks the necessary experience and competency required for such a critical position in combating economic and financial crimes.

Presidential appointment overrides any existing guidelines for the position

When it comes to govt appointments, ex military man can become head of immigration

appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.

Not necessary now. This topic is a distraction from the case at hand. Maybe after prosecution the thief who used tax payers money to off-front school fees of 15years for his ward. Corruption is fighting back.

obataokenwa:
He's the worst EFCC chairman. Immediate past governors like Ikpeazu, Otom, and those rogues from the northern sides that stole the nation dry are all free while he's just trying to use Bello to be in the news like is in charge.

How can the nation be like this, with every infrastructure gone and governors and ministers left after eight years and no case against them?

How can somebody like Wike not be probed when Rivers state got nothing to show with all the Trillions it made for eight years?

I was not happy seeing this man at Koinonia cos this guys may end up corrupting Apostle Selman with their pretense.

who told you that Rivers has nothing to show for wikes 8 years? Who's your governor, let's do a project for project comparison with wike. Why do you guys talk loosely on social media and talk about things you know nothing about

https://www.nairaland.com/7959815/thread-some-infrastructural-project-embarked

Let him through with your Boss case (Yahaha Bello) then you can come back here to solicit for his removal. Thanks