EFCC Collaborates with UNODC and Canada on Crime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria is intensifying its collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Canadian government to combat terrorist financing and illegal mining. This initiative was highlighted during a recent meeting at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where EFCC's Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyi, and Chief of Staff, Michael Nzekw Olukoyi, acknowledged the longstanding partnership with UNODC and Canada.

They emphasized the importance of improving enforcement outcomes and addressing the challenges posed by evolving criminal networks. The EFCC has already secured numerous convictions related to terrorist financing and illegal mining, and it is committed to enhancing its operational capabilities.

Abdulkarim Chukkol, the EFCC's Director of Investigation, noted that the agency has intensified operations against illegal mining, resulting in increased arrests and prosecutions in recent months. The collaboration aims to explore deeper technical frameworks to tackle transnational crime effectively.