The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rewarded officers and sections of the commission for their exceptional performance in 2024.
The commission disclosed in a statement posted on its social media handle.
It stated that the agency in an awards ceremony on Saturday, honoured 35 officers and 30 sections for their dedication and excellence in carrying out their duties.
According to the statement, the awards recognised achievements in categories such as Staff of the Year, Prosecutors of the Year, and accomplishments in recoveries and convictions.
It explained that 20 officers were named Staff of the Year across various departments, while 15 prosecutors were celebrated for achieving the highest convictions within their respective zonal directorates.
It stated that 15 sections were rewarded for recording the highest recoveries and convictions.
”The Sokoto Zonal Directorate was recognised as the Best Zonal Directorate of the Year.
”Among the individual awardees was CSE Alvan Gurumnaan from the Department of Special Duties, who won the Staff of the Year award and received a brand-new car.
”The late ASE I Aminu Sahabi, who died in the line of duty, was posthumously honoured with a bravery award.
”In recognition of his sacrifice, the Administration Block of the EFCC Academy has been renamed after him.”
It stated that other rewards included ₦500,000 for the Best Staff in each department and Prosecutors of the Year.
”The 30 sections that recorded the highest recoveries and convictions each received ₦1 million, while the Sokoto Zonal Directorate, the best-performing zonal office, was awarded ₦1.5 million.”
Speaking at the event, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, commended the awardees for their commitment and urged all personnel to continue striving towards the commission’s mandate of combating economic and financial crimes.
“This event is a testament to our dedication to rewarding excellence. It is also a call to action for all officers and sections to strive for greater results in the fight against corruption,” Olukoyede stated. (NAN)