The Senate has approved the nomination of Abdulrasheed Bawa for appointment as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) today.
The confirmation followed over two hours of grilling by Senators who sought answers to various questions from the nominee.
In all, 19 Senators asked questions which were articulately responded to by Bawa.
Bawa, while answering questions, noted the EFCC establishment Act empowers the commission to investigate any person suspected to have acquired unexplained wealth without any formal petition in consonance with Unexplained Wealth Order and Act (UWO/UWA) obtainable in advanced
countries.
He also denied ever selling any asset recovered by the EFCC.
Bawa insisted he is qualified for appointment as EFCC chairman by virtue of his qualifications, training, and rank in the Commission and has promised to lead by example as EFCC chairman.
