The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a total sum of N3.93 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
In a statement on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the
presentation was made on behalf of Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the
commission, by Mohammed Hammajoda, secretary to the commission, in a ceremony
at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
“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 statement reads.
In his remarks at the event, Hammajoda reaffirmed the
commission’s commitment to combating economic and financial crimes.
He emphasised that the funds were recovered through thorough
investigations and the professional exposure of fraudulent activities involving
certain individuals within the NNPC.
“On behalf of the Executive Chairman, we will continue to
put ourselves on the line to serve over 220 million Nigerians,” Hammajoda said.
“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.”
Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC, Mumuni Dagazau,
executive vice-president, downstream,
thanked the commission for its support 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,”
Dagazau said.
“I was also happy that we brought it to EFCC to help and
support us.”
The executive vice-president expressed enthusiasm, noting
that it was a significant day for all, and affirmed that the NNPC would
continue to depend on the EFCC for support, emphasising that this represents a
genuine commitment going forward.
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