The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in the fight against corruption, as the Ilorin Zonal Directorate secures renewed commitments from key law enforcement bodies in Kwara State.
The Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) all pledged closer cooperation with the anti-graft agency during a familiarisation tour by the newly appointed EFCC Zonal Director, Daniel Isei.
The tour, which took Isei to the respective headquarters of the agencies in Ilorin, is part of a broader strategy to enhance intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity building in the Commission’s ongoing war against corruption, economic sabotage, and financial crimes.
Speaking during his visit to the Kwara State Police Command, Isei underscored the importance of synergy among government agencies.
“Synergy between government agencies is not only vital but indispensable in confronting corruption and other financial crimes head-on,” he said.
“As the new Zonal Director of the EFCC in Ilorin, I look forward to deepening this collaboration, particularly in the areas of intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity building.”
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In response, the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, commended the EFCC’s efforts and stressed the importance of public support for anti-corruption initiatives.
“All security agencies, including the EFCC and the Nigeria Police Force, are children of the same parents. We share a common goal to make our country safer and better for everyone,” he stated.
At the NSCDC headquarters, Isei highlighted the critical role of the Corps in securing national infrastructure and tackling illegal mining—an issue of growing concern in Kwara.
“The NSCDC plays a vital role in protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, a function that intersects with our own mission to safeguard Nigeria’s financial systems and public trust,” he said.
Commandant Umar Muhammed assured Isei of the NSCDC’s continued support and called for enhanced monitoring of Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators, some of whom he alleged may be facilitating ransom payments to kidnappers.
The EFCC Director also met with the Kwara State Director of the DSS, Michael Oganwu, where he reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to robust intelligence collaboration.
“Together, we can make a lasting impact in curbing corruption and upholding the rule of law in our society,” Isei remarked.
In his response, Oganwu expressed confidence in the EFCC’s leadership and pledged the DSS’s cooperation in building a secure, corruption-free environment.
