EFCC Establishes Headquarters in Awka to Combat Crime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under the leadership of Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, has inaugurated a new headquarters in Awka, aimed at safeguarding the economies of Anambra and Imo states from cyber crimes and other forms of economic sabotage. Olukoyede highlighted the importance of protecting legitimate economic activities, including business creation and employment generation, from fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, and other financial crimes.

He urged the governors of both states, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and Hope Uzodimma of Imo, to foster a cooperative relationship with the EFCC to enhance economic security. Rt.

Hon. Tajudeen Abass, representing President Bola Tinubu, called for the protection of the agency's infrastructure to safeguard economic interests and encouraged citizens to engage in restoring transparency and accountability in governance. Both governors expressed their support for the EFCC's initiatives in combating financial crimes.