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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
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Stolen Vehicle Trafficking : Canada Honours EFCC Boss For Outstanding Role In Global Crime Fight
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 honoured the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding contributions to the global fight against transnational crime including economic and financial crimes, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation and drug smuggling.
The Certificate was presented by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio, during a ceremony at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.
Salvaggio commended Olukoyede’s leadership and the EFCC’s pivotal role in curbing organised criminal networks operating across borders.
“Your tireless efforts in combating transnational crime, financial fraud, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation and drug smuggling have been instrumental in strengthening security and justice across our borders” he said. “Since the establishment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), liaison office in Nigeria in 2021, our partnership with Nigerian law enforcement agencies has grown through vital intelligence exchanges, operational support, joint investigations and capacity building initiatives.”
He noted that the RCMP’s presence in Nigeria has facilitated stronger collaboration, resulting in tangible outcomes such as asset recovery, financial restitution and dismantling of cross-border criminal syndicates.
