President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the new Ekiti Zonal Directorate office complex of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ado-Ekiti, describing it as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s ongoing anti-corruption reforms and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu, represented at the event on Tuesday, by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the new facility reflects the federal government’s determination to strengthen institutions fighting economic and financial crimes across the country.
The commissioning took place at the EFCC’s new office complex along Old Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti.
According to the President, the establishment of modern infrastructure for anti-corruption agencies is critical to improving operational efficiency and enhancing national security and economic reforms. He commended the EFCC leadership under Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede for what he described as sustained efforts to institutionalise the fight against corruption.
Tinubu said the Commission’s recent achievements, including the dismantling of a foreign-linked cryptocurrency fraud syndicate in Lagos in 2024 that led to the conviction of 192 foreigners, and its role in tackling Ponzi schemes, demonstrate its growing effectiveness. He also noted the EFCC’s contribution to Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.
He further praised the agency’s asset recovery operations, saying recovered funds have supported key government social intervention programmes such as the Students Loan Scheme and Consumer Credit Scheme.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions, the President pledged improved welfare, training opportunities, and better working conditions for EFCC personnel, while assuring the agency of operational support and independence.
“My administration will continue to invest in strengthening the anti-corruption agencies through incentives such as good and conducive working environments, competitive welfare packages, unfettered freedom to operate, adequate training opportunities among others,” Tinubu said.
He also urged stronger collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders in Ekiti and Ondo States to support the EFCC’s mandate.
In his remarks, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the new zonal office as a milestone in efforts to deepen anti-corruption enforcement and bring the Commission closer to the people in Ekiti and Ondo States. He said the establishment of the directorate fills longstanding operational gaps in the region.
Olukoyede stressed that the EFCC’s presence would not intimidate law-abiding citizens, but strengthen enforcement against economic crimes. “If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear,” he said.
He reiterated the Commission’s resolve to pursue corruption cases to conclusion, citing landmark convictions including those of former NEXIM Bank Managing Director Robert Orya and former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman.
The EFCC Chairman also called for stronger public support, noting that community participation is essential in the fight against corruption.
The new facility includes modern offices, workstations, a holding area for suspects, staff canteen, and expanded parking space.
The event was attended by Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, lawmakers, security chiefs, and traditional rulers.
