By Emeka Okafor
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Abdulrasheed Bawa as the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bawa’s confirmation followed his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari last week.
The new EFCC chair was grilled for over two hours by Senators on activities of the commission.
Answering questions, Bawa noted the EFCC establishment Act empowers the commission to investigate any person suspected to have acquired unexplained wealth without any formal petition.
He said such action is in consonance with unexplained Wealth Order and Act (UWO/UWA) obtainable in advanced countries.
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Bawa, while responding to allegation against him, he denied ever selling any asset recovered by the EFCC.
He insisted he is qualified for appointment as EFCC chairman by virtue of his qualifications, training, and rank in the Commission.
The anti-graft agency further stated that the EFCC would review secondment of police officers to the Commission which will henceforth be on a need basis.
He promised to lead by example as EFCC chairman.
He said that he is contact with former EFCC chairmen including Ibrahim Magu who congratulated him on his appointment.
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