Updated! Senate Confirms Bawa As EFCC Substantive Chairman

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer
Some media reports had it that the EFCC boss slumped and was rushed out of the event earlier in the day.

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From Segun Amure, (The New Diplomat’s Abuja Bureau)

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Abdulrasheed Bawa as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

His confirmation came after a two-hour session on the floor of the Senate.

Bawa with his confirmation became the substantive Chairman of EFCC since 6 years of operating with an Acting Chairman.

At 40, Bawa became the youngest Chairman of the commission since its establishment in 2003.

Previous Chairmen of the EFCC include: Nuhu Ribadu, Farida Waziri (Mrs), Ibrahim Lamorde and Ibrahim Magu.

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