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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 18, 2026 handed over a total sum of N3,936,145, 822 ( Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira) to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd.
The presentation was made on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the
Commission, Ola Olukoyede by the Secretary to the Commission, Mohammed
Hammajoda in a brief ceremony at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja.
In his remark at the occasion, Hammajoda reiterated
the commitment of the Commission to the task of curbing economic and
financial crimes, stressing that the funds were recovered through diligent
investigation and professional uncovering of fraudulent engagements by
some actors in the NNPCL.
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“On behalf of the Executive Chairman, we will continue to put ourselves
on the line to serve over 220 million Nigerians. Along the line, many of
our colleagues have paid the price and others will still pay the price as we
continue to do our work with courage and integrity. We will serve and continue
to serve this country. So, on behalf of the EFCC, I present the sum
of Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six million, One Hundred and
Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira to you”, he said.
Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC, the Executive Vice
President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau excitedly thanked the
Commission for its assistance in the recovery “which goes to show the
core unity that exists in our system”
“NNPC over the years has had its struggles and challenges and one thing
we have always tried to do is correct the system. When the opportunity came for
this recovery from your people that handled this, it was something I was
really proud of. I was also happy that we brought it to EFCC to help and
support us. We are very excited, for me this is a great day for us, we
will continue to rely on you for assistance, and this is a real commitment for
us moving forward”
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