Tinubu Commissions EFCC Ekiti Office, Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Corruption Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions with the commissioning of a new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) zonal office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Tinubu described the new office complex as a strategic investment that would enhance the EFCC’s operational effectiveness and support the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The facility, located along Old Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, was commissioned amid renewed efforts by the administration to bolster anti-corruption enforcement, improve institutional capacity, and deepen public trust in governance.
The President commended EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, management, and staff of the Commission for their dedication to institutionalizing the fight against corruption and expanding the agency’s reach across the country.
According to him, the completion of the modern office complex reflects the Commission’s determination to strengthen its impact on the lives of Nigerians and improve the effectiveness of anti-corruption operations nationwide.
Tinubu stressed that providing adequate infrastructure and improved welfare for law enforcement personnel remains a national priority, noting that the EFCC plays a critical role in Nigeria’s economic reform and security framework.
He highlighted several achievements of the Commission, including its role in dismantling a foreign-controlled cryptocurrency investment fraud syndicate in Lagos in 2024, which resulted in the conviction of 192 foreign nationals. He also praised the agency’s efforts against Ponzi schemes and its contribution to Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.
The President further lauded the EFCC’s asset recovery efforts, stating that recovered funds have supported key social intervention initiatives such as the Students Loan Scheme and Consumer Credit Scheme.
He also referenced the successful prosecution of high-profile corruption cases involving a former minister and a former managing director of a national investment bank, saying the convictions reinforce the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
Reaffirming support for anti-corruption agencies, Tinubu pledged continued investments in personnel welfare, training, operational independence, and conducive working environments.
“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. Your daily sacrifices in staking your comfort and safety for our wellbeing will not be taken for granted,” he said.
The President also called for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies and urged stakeholders in Ekiti and Ondo states to support the EFCC in delivering on its mandate.
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a significant milestone in the Commission’s efforts to expand anti-corruption enforcement and bring its services closer to citizens.
He said the establishment of the new directorate addresses longstanding operational challenges in covering Ekiti and Ondo states.
“The edifice that we are gathered to commission today is the crystallization of a unique vision in institution building and consolidation,” Olukoyede said.
He added that the facility would enhance the Commission’s capacity to tackle economic and financial crimes in the region while strengthening engagement with local communities, assuring residents that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear from the agency’s presence. :::
