Abuja: Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekum Olukayode, has underscored the need for collaboration and capacity building of security agencies to tackle corruption. Olukayode emphasized this during the graduation of the Executive Leadership and Strategic Management Course, Batch 5/2024, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olukayode, represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Mr Mohammad Hamman-Joda, highlighted the importance of training senior managers in security agencies as a key strategy to curb corruption in the country. He reiterated the commission’s commitment to continuous training to stay ahead of criminals who are constantly advancing their methods.
Olukayode pointed out the innovations in crime, particularly involving cryptocurrency, stating the necessity for the EFCC to enhance its capabilities to catch these criminals. He revealed that a total of 100 participants from the EFCC, along with others from sister
security agencies like the Department of State Security (DSS), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the Nigerian Army, were trained. The training was conducted in five batches, focusing on participants from senior and middle cadres of the commission.
The EFCC chairman expressed optimism that the training would positively impact the operations of the EFCC, and he appreciated NARC for the experience shared during the course. He also expressed condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, and Nigerians on the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The Director-General of NARC, retired Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab, emphasized the purpose of the course was to bring security personnel together to understand mutual challenges and enhance collaboration. Wahab asserted that effective joint training is essential for understanding each agency’s strengths and weaknesses, which is crucial for addressing security challenges not only in Nigeria but globally. He encouraged participants to build relat
ionships across boundaries to improve cooperation in combating corruption.
