Buhari appoints new efcc chairman

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

On February 16, 2023, President Buhari appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa, a 40-year-old EFCC operative, as the new Chairman of the Commission. Bawa takes over from Ibrahim Magu, who was suspended in July 2020 and later retired from the service.

Abdulrasheed Bawa, a trained accountant and lawyer, has been with the EFCC since 2005 and has risen through the ranks to become a Deputy Director in the Commission. He has also served as the Head of the EFCC's Benin Zonal Office and the Head of the Intelligence Department.

The appointment of Bawa as EFCC Chairman has been widely reported in the Nigerian media, with many analysts and observers expressing hope that he will bring a fresh perspective and new energy to the fight against corruption in the country.

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