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Economic and Financial Crimes Commision

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 14, 2009 · 0 comments

EfccThe preponderance of economic and like (419), , etc has had severe negative consequences on Nigeria, including decreased Foreign Direct Investments in the country and tainting of Nigeria’s national image.

The menace of these crimes and the recognition of the magnitude and gravity of the situation led to the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (). The legal instrument backing the Commission is the attached (Establishment) Act 2002 and the Commission has high-Ievel support from the Presidency, the Legislature and key security and law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.

Mission Statement

The EFCC will curb the menace of the corruption that constitutes the cog in the wheel of progress; protect national and foreign investments in the country; imbue the spirit of hard work in the citizenry and discourage ill gotten wealth; identify illegally acquired wealth and confiscate it; build an upright workforce in both public and private sectors of the economy and; contribute to the global war against financial crimes.

Contact Address:

Plot 1017 & 1018 Coree Bay Crescent, Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Phone: +234 9 6441000; Fax: +234 9 3148074

Visit official Website of EFCC

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