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Olukoyede re-elected NACIWA president
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has been re-elected as President of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa.
His re-election took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, during the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network, held in Abuja.
A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by representatives of all ECOWAS member states confirmed Olukoyede’s re-election through a “consensus renewal of mandate,” citing his remarkable leadership and commitment to advancing the fight against trans-border economic and financial crimes in the sub-region.
A statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, noted that Olukoyede, along with other members of the NACIWA Executive Committee, will serve another three-year term following the renewal of their mandates.
“The EFCC Chair and other Executive Committee members, who completed their first term at the end of the 7th Annual General Assembly of NACIWA in Abuja on Wednesday, were re-elected through a ‘consensus renewal of their mandates’ owing to their optimal and exemplary performance, for another term of three years,” the statement partly read.
Oyewale added that the Assembly, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS, also adopted new Guidelines on Borderless Investigations, Asset Tracing, Recovery, and Management.
The EFCC Chairman, however, urged member states to integrate the guidelines into their respective national anti-corruption frameworks to ensure harmonized regional implementation.
“All the member states noted with satisfaction the adoption of the ECOWAS Guidelines on Borderless Investigations, Asset Tracing, Recovery, and Management, and called on all Member States to integrate them into national frameworks to ensure harmonized implementation,” Oyewale quoted the communiqué as saying.
He further stated that member countries reaffirmed their commitment to key international anti-corruption frameworks, including the 2001 ECOWAS Protocol on the Fight against Corruption, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.
The communiqué also emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration among national financial intelligence units, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations to enhance advocacy and public participation in anti-corruption initiatives.
Oyewale disclosed that new member institutions were admitted into NACIWA, including Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau and CPC Cabo Verde, thereby expanding the network’s reach within the ECOWAS sub-region.
NACIWA serves as a regional platform under the Economic Community of West African States for collaboration among anti-corruption agencies across member countries.
The re-election of the EFCC Chairman as NACIWA President reflects continued regional confidence in Nigeria’s leadership role in combating economic and financial crimes that transcend borders.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a major pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu in particular and Nigerians, especially the vulnerable ones in general.
The FCT Minister, in a goodwill message to the First Lady on her 66th birthday, commended her for the transformation of the Abuja City Gate, saying “the roles the First Lady played in transforming the Abuja City Gate into how it is today, is a manifestation of her commitment to the success of her husband’s administration.”
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister also hailed the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative, noting that it has brought succor to several vulnerable Nigerians in the last three years.
Wike said; “At 66, the simple way of life of the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has remained an inspiration to women in the country, and it is my prayer that God will continue to uphold her.
“Most importantly, this new age is a confirmation of God’s love for her, and I pray that the good Lord will continue to grant her good health.
“I celebrate and rejoice with our ever caring and development oriented First Lady on the attainment of this significant age in her life and wish her many more years of service to our country, Nigeria.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has sacked one of its staff members for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates.
The Board made this known on Monday in its bulletin, stating that the action was part of its renewed efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices within the admission and examination system.
According to JAMB, the sanction against the unnamed staff member showed that its fight against exploitation was not limited to external fraudsters but also applied to employees found abusing their positions.
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out bad eggs from the system,” the board stated.
It further cautioned its employees against engaging in activities capable of undermining its credibility or exploiting candidates and members of the public.
The Board stressed that any staff members found guilty of misconduct would face severe consequences in line with established regulations.
“The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position,” it added.
The tertiary examination body reiterated that it would not shield any employee who abuses the trust placed in them by candidates or members of the public.
The Senate of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended nine students for one academic session over their involvement in examination misconduct.
According to a statement by the university’s public relations unit and made available in Calabar on Monday, the suspension was conveyed to the affected students in letters signed by the registrar, Chukwuka Icha.
The action, the university said, followed approval by the Senate following recommendations by its Examination Misconduct Committee (SEMC).
“The affected students have been suspended for the 2026/2027 academic session and are expected to resume their studies in the 2027/2028 academic session.
“Five of the affected students are from the Department of Theatre and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts,” it said.
The others are in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; the Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences; the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; and the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences,” the statement said.
The university directed the acting chief security officer, deans, heads of departments, and other relevant units to take note of the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.
(NAN)
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