President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate requesting that Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede be confirmed as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
In a letter dated September 10 , 2018 , which was addressed to Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Buhari asked that Olukoyede, who is currently the chief of staff to the acting chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu , be confirmed in accordance with Section 2 of the EFCC Act.
The letter read in part,
“In compliance with the provision of Section 2 ( 3 ) Of the Economic and Financial Crimes (Establishment ) Act 2010, I write to request for the confirmation of Olanipekun Olukoyede . for appointment as the secretary of the EFCC.
“While looking forward to your usual expeditious consideration of the distinguished Senate , please accept , Mr Senate President , the assurances of my highest consideration. ”
The Senate had on two occasions rejected the nomination of Magu as the EFCC chairman.
The legislators had, however , confirmed the appointment of others into the board of the EFCC.
