The Senate, on Wednesda,y confirmed the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bawa, who was nominated for the role by President Muhammadu Buhari, was confirmed by the Senate after a two-hour screening session on Wednesday at plenary.
Buhari had said Bawa’s nomination was in accordance with Section 2 (3) of Economic and Financial Commission Act 2003.
At the screening, the new EFCC boss was said to have denied an allegation that he sold a seized property in EFCC custody at its Port Harcourt Zonal office, insisting that he is qualified for appointment by virtue of his qualifications, training, and rank in the Commission.
