#BBB NEWS| EFCC To Establish Procurement Fraud Unit – Magu

Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 indicated his resolve to create a new Unit, to be known as Procurement Fraud Unit, PFU, with a view to strengthen the Commission’s efforts in fighting corruption.

“I am so concerned about procurement fraud. I am thinking of establishing a Unit, purely on procurement fraud. When put in place, it will go a long way in checking corruption”, Magu said.

The EFCC boss made this disclosure while playing host to a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, who paid him a courtesy call in his office.

The anti graft czar who vowed to tackle all shades of corruption headlong solicited support and collaboration of all stakeholders.

#BBB NEWS| President Buhari Appoints Acting INEC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed Mrs Amina Bala Zakari Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A statement from the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, said the appointment takes effect from 30th June 2015.

The latest development follows the conclusion of the term of office of Prof. Attahiru Jega on the same day, and will last until a substantive chairman is appointed for the commission.