President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of four years. Here are 10 important facts about Ola Olukoyede:
- Birthdate: Mr. Olukoyede was born on October 14, 1969.
- Hometown: He hails from Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
- Education: He received his university education at Lagos State University, University of Lagos, and obtained a degree from the Institute of Arbitration in France. He also received executive education from the Kennedy School of Executive Education at Harvard University in the United States.
- Professional Affiliation: He was a member of the Fraud Advisory Panel in the United Kingdom.
- Legal Expertise: Olukoyede is a lawyer with more than 22 years of experience. He has a background in regulatory compliance, fraud management, and corporate intelligence.
- Past Experience: Before joining the EFCC, he worked at the law firm of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
- EFCC Roles: Olukoyede previously served as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Secretary to the Commission from 2018 to 2023.
- Religious Affiliation: He is a Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of Refuge, Lagos Province 12, Shasha, Lagos State.
- Committee Membership: Olukoyede is a member of the Federal Government Technical Committee on the Repositioning of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.
These key details provide insights into the background and experience of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the new Executive Chairman of the EFCC, who will be tasked with leading the agency in its efforts to combat financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria.