President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new members to the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan stated this on Thursday
The President appointed George AbangĀ as secretary of the board
Other members of the board includeĀ Ā Lukman Mohammed, Kola Adeshina and Mohammed Yahaya.
According to Lawan, the nominations are in accordance with the Act establishing the anti-graft agency and the appointments are subject to the ratification of the Senate.
āIn accordance with the provision of Section 2 (1) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) (Establishment) Act 2004, I hereby forward for confirmation by the Senate the under listed nominees as Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,ā Buhari said.
āThe nomineesā CVs are attached herewith. While hoping that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominees in the usual expeditious manner please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.ā