Buhari Appoints New Board Members For Anti-graft Agency, EFCC

President Muhammadu Buhari has named new members to the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the country’s anti-graft agency (EFCC).

The President appointed Mr George Abang as secretary of the board, while Lukman Mohammed, Kola Adeshina and Mohammed Yahaya were appointed as board members.

The appointments are subjected to the ratification of the senate.

According to the letter obtained by Reports, Buhari’s letter seeking confirmation of the nominees was read on the floor of the Senate by its president, Ahmad Lawan, at the commencement of plenary on Tuesday.

Buhari stated their nominations were in accordance with the Act establishing the Commission.

He urged the Senate to confirm them in the “usual expeditious manner.”
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