The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement agencies in order to stimulate the economy.

Its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this in Abeokuta, at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Nigeria Police Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Officers.

The theme of the conference, “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing”, Olukoyede said, aligned with the vision and mission of the EFCC.

He said stimulating the economy of Nigeria is something that they should take very seriously, as part of the theme of the Conference, and assure of EFCC solid support and commitment to the shared mandate.

While commending the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for convening the Conference with such a striking theme, he noted that the Police laid a solid foundation for the EFCC.

According to him, as EFCC, they identify themselves with the Nigeria Police and thank the Police for laying a solid foundation for the EFCC, it’s a very solid foundation that we are building on.

He further noted that most specialised law enforcement agencies in Nigeria came from the Nigeria Police.

Olukoyede reaffirmed the resolve of the EFCC to continue to collaborate and synergise with the Nigeria Police in the area of prevention and investigation of financial crimes.

Continuing, he pointed out that, they have identified themselves with the very serious mandate of the recovery of proceeds of crime and assure of their solid support and commitment to the shared mandate.

Dignitaries at the event included Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; members of the National Assembly, ministers, service chiefs, top government officials, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders.