EFCC Chairman Urges Media to Strengthen Integrity, Highlights $35m Refinery Fraud Case

At the Voice of Nigeria Forum in Abuja, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede called on Nigerian journalists to uphold responsible, fact-driven reporting in the fight against corruption and financial crimes. He cited last month’s arrest of a politically exposed individual over the disappearance of $35 million meant for a national refinery. Olukoyede expressed concern that some headlines framed the action as a witch-hunt, stressing the need for ethical editorial standards. Pointing to the Voice of Nigeria headquarters—built with recovered crime proceeds—he illustrated the Commission’s non-partisan mandate and tangible results in recovering public assets. As chair of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, he announced that ECOWAS has adopted a protocol for cross-border investigations. He said operations will begin soon to enhance regional cooperation against corruption and terrorism financing.

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