The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties in the fight against financial crimes and corruption.
This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the LACC, led by Miatta Jeh, to the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit marked the conclusion of a capacity-building training programme for LACC officials at the EFCC Academy in Karu, Abuja.
Speaking during the event, Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, urged the LACC to prioritise asset recovery as a core strategy in its anti-corruption efforts.
“Asset recovery should be at the forefront of your operations. The moment you deprive suspects of the proceeds of their crimes, you weaken their ability to fight back, even in court.
“This approach not only deters criminal acts but also limits their power to resist justice. This strategy has been a cornerstone of the EFCC’s operations, and I encourage you to adopt it,” Olukoyede stated.
Olukoyede also highlighted the critical role of judicial cooperation in achieving success.
“Without the support of the judiciary, progress will be limited. Corruption is a problem for everyone, and securing the judiciary’s buy-in is essential. Combining asset recovery with judicial support will make your work significantly easier,” he advised.
The EFCC chairman further emphasised the longstanding relationship between the two agencies, recalling previous collaborations and training programmes.
He expressed optimism about deepening the partnership through capacity building, information sharing, and other cooperative efforts.
Miatta Jeh thanked the EFCC for the opportunity and commended its facilitators for providing invaluable knowledge on financial crime investigation and report writing.
She pledged to apply the insights gained to enhance LACC’s operations in Liberia.
“We have learned so much from this training, and we are committed to passing this knowledge forward in our fight against corruption. The collaboration between our agencies is crucial, and we are grateful for this support,” she said.
Samuel Dakana, another commissioner in the LACC, conveyed the appreciation of the Liberian government.
“The Office of the President is delighted by this experience-sharing opportunity. While the LACC may not be as large as the EFCC, our missions align, and we will leverage this partnership to achieve greater impact,” Dakana added
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