Tinubu Commends EFCC for Asset Recovery and Convictions
On October 13, 2026, President Bola Tinubu praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its achievements in prosecuting financial crimes, securing convictions, and recovering stolen assets during the opening of the eighth EFCC and National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Judges and Justices in Abuja. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu highlighted the EFCC's adaptability in addressing cryptocurrency fraud and recovering virtual assets.
The EFCC filed 14,476 cases and secured 10,872 convictions within the first 34 months of the current administration, achieving a conviction rate of approximately 75.1 percent. In the first half of 2026, the commission recorded 1,370 convictions from 1,889 cases filed and recovered ₦1.233 trillion, $684,478,457.32, £373,905.78, and €9,343,803.66 in financial assets.
Tinubu called for improved collaboration between anti-corruption agencies and the judiciary to ensure justice and proper management of recovered assets.
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