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BreakingNews: Tinubu Appoints Ola Olukayode As New EFCC Chairman
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW EFCC CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION
By the powers vested in President Bola Tinubu as established in section 2 (3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, that “the Chairman and members of the Commission, other than ex-officio members, shall be appointed by the President
Mr. Ola Olukoyede is a lawyer with over twenty-two (22) years of experience as a regulatory compliance consultant and specialist in fraud management and corporate intelligence.
He has extensive experience in the operations of the EFCC, having previously served as Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman (2016-2018) and Secretary to the Commission (2018-2023). As such, he fulfills the statutory requirement for appointment as Chairman of the EFCC.
Mr. Olukoyede’s appointment follows the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa.
Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda to serve as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of five years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation.
Mr. Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda is a public administrator with extensive experience in public finance management who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri and a Masters in Business Administration from the same university.
He began his career as a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi. From there, he went into banking, including successful stints at the defunct Allied Bank and Standard Trust Bank.
President Bola Tinubu tasks the new leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to justify the confidence given to them in this important national assignment as a newly invigorated war on corruption undertaken through a reformed institutional architecture in the anti-corruption sector remains a central pillar of the President’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 12, 2023
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JCI Lagos Coral Commemorates a Year of Outstanding Success, Championing Youth Leadership and Community Transformation
In a year marked by unparalleled achievements and industry acknowledgment, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Lagos Coral proudly commemorates its outstanding contributions to community development and nurturing young leaders in the organisation.
Under the leadership of JCIN Amb. Idaraesit Michael who is the President this year and the remarkable Board of the organisation has fervently achieved the mandate, significant positive change and sustainable growth.
In her words, Michael explained that JCI Lagos Coral garnered a string of prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to excellence and impactful endeavors within the local community and the global sphere.
The awards were gathered at various events such as the Southern Conference, JCI Nigeria National Convention, JCI Nigeria Southwest Training Retreat, JCI Africa & Middle East Convention (AMEC) in Zimbabwe, and the JCI World Congress in Switzerland.
“The organization secured an impressive tally of eleven esteemed awards. These accolades underscore the organization’s exceptional performance and contributions across diverse areas”
“The Southern Conference proved to be a triumphant ground for JCI Lagos Coral, securing three coveted awards, notably the Best Local Inter-Organization Collaboration Project for its groundbreaking JCI Career Weekend Program”, she explained.
The organization received recognition for achieving the highest delegates at the JCI Nigeria Southern Conference, showcasing its active involvement within the JCI community. Notably, Temitope Ojo was honored with the Most Outstanding Member award, spotlighting the organization’s commitment to nurturing exceptional talent and leadership.
At the National Convention, JCI Lagos Coral continued its streak of success, claiming three prestigious accolades that highlighted its operational excellence and impactful initiatives. The JCI 100% Efficiency Award underscored the organization’s commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of performance. JCIN Amb. Idara Michael was recognized twice as the Most Outstanding Local Organization President, emphasizing her exemplary leadership guiding JCI Lagos Coral to greater heights. The organization was also lauded twice as the Most Outstanding Local Organization, reinforcing its holistic approach to community development.
Internationally, the JCI Nigeria Creative Young Entrepreneur Program received the prestigious Best National Flagship Program award at the JCI African and Middle East Conference (AMEC) 2023. This recognition affirmed JCI Lagos Coral’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and empowering young leaders to drive economic development and innovation in the region.
As JCI Lagos Coral continues its mission to empower young leaders and foster positive change, the organization remains dedicated to advancing impactful initiatives, driving sustainable development, and nurturing future leaders in the community and beyond.
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