Vice President inaugurates new EFCC zonal office in Ekiti

Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a new zonal office for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, reinforcing the federal government's commitment to strengthening Nigeria's anti-corruption institutions. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the facility as a strategic investment in the nation's fight against economic and financial crimes.

The new office, which will serve Ekiti and Ondo states, aims to decentralize the EFCC's operations and improve access to justice for residents. Shettima credited the commission's recent efforts with playing a significant role in Nigeria's removal from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list, a designation that had subjected the country's financial system to increased international scrutiny. He stated that this removal has strengthened confidence in Nigeria's economic reforms and improved the investment outlook.

Shettima highlighted the EFCC's expanding role, noting its success in tackling cybercrime, including securing the conviction of 192 offenders in a single operation. He also emphasized that funds recovered through the commission's asset recovery program have been...