BREAKING: Senate Confirms 40-year-old Bawa as EFCC Chairman

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

This followed his screening by the Committee at the Red chamber that lasted hours on Wednesday.

The new EFCC Chairman Bawa at the plenary, responded to questions from over 12 senators on his vision and mission for the commission also assuring he will discharge his duties without fear or favor while leading by example.

Bawa, aged 40, holds a B.Sc degree in Economics, and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy, is presently the Head of Operations of the Commission’s Lagos office.

After his confirmation by the Senate, Bawa is expected to take over from Mohammed Umar Abba, who was appointed as Acting Chairman by President Buhari last year following the suspension of the immediate past Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

Credit: EONS Intelligence and Metro Watch