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Olukoyede Assures Female Officers Of Enhanced Welfare: Int’l Women’s Day
Olukoyede Assures Female Officers Of Enhanced Welfare: Int’l Women’s Day
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, expressed his resolve to take extra measures in ensuring that female officers of the Commission are encouraged, empowered and their welfare needs adequately met to discharge their duties.
He gave the assurance at a seminar organised at the Commission’s Headquarters to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2026.
He noted that while the EFCC prioritized the health, safety and well-being of all officers, the Commission takes extra measures to ensure that female officers are emotionally and physically stable to discharge the responsibilities.
“This consideration led to the establishment of a crèche in our offices to reduce the stress of infant care for our nursing mothers. The need to enhance the dignity of our female staff was key for developing policies aimed at protecting them from any form of abuse or harassment,” he said.
Further in this direction, the EFCC boss disclosed that the Commission has activated the Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy and determined to enforce it to the letter. While commending the Commission’s female officers for their resilience and dedication to service, he assured them that the management will continue to treat their welfare as a priority and make the environment conducive and supportive for them, so long as they give their utmost to the Commission.
“We will not relent in making the work environment more conducive and supportive for everyone. I also encourage our female staff to continue upholding the value and standards that define the Commission. I want to charge every one of you to seek better ways of adding value to the Commission through diligence, enhanced productivity, punctuality, self-development and loyalty to the mandate of the EFCC,” he said.
While praising women for being mothers, caregivers, innovators, policy, decision and change makers, Acting Director, EFCC’s Staff Welfare Services, Deputy Director of the EFCC, DCE Felicia Timothy added that “Each one of us here has a unique story that contributes to a larger narrative of strength and resilience of women.”
Ola Olukoyede
Speaking further, she thanked Olukoyede for putting women in leadership positions in the Commission, which she noted has brought huge empowerment to EFCC female officers. “We thank the Chairman who has given women leadership positions beyond their expectations and this gives women the chance to step into other roles. As we embark on this journey, let us not forget the importance of unity, community support and shared experiences that inspire us to prioritize our health, foster resilience and empower ourselves. Remember, empowering a woman means empowering the nation,” she said.
Three lectures were delivered at the occasion, which included “Prioritizing Female Staff Health while Serving the Nation,” delivered by Dr Motunrayo Oyelohuno, a Medical Psychiatrist; “Creating Balance in a High Pressure World,” delivered by Dr. Toyin Ogunkanmi, a Clinical psychologist, while Dr Nana Khadijah Iya delivered a paper on “Building a Culture of Support and Excellence at the Workplace.”
Defence Minister Leads High Level Military Review To Deepen Joint Operations In North-East
Defence minister leads high level military review to deepen joint operations in North-East. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 11 March 2026, joined the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs at the Ship House, Abuja, for a high-level operational review aimed at strengthening joint counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.
Defence Ministry
The strategic session focused on enhancing joint force coordination, sustaining intelligence-driven pressure on terrorist networks, and optimising integrated military strategies to consolidate recent operational gains while protecting civilian populations.
The engagement reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s unified resolve to deliver decisive outcomes in ongoing security operations.
Court To Rule On Admissibility Of Document April 14 In Alleged $35m NCDMB Project
The trial of Akindele Akintoye, Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued on Tuesday 10, March 2026 with the court, slating April 14, 2026 for ruling on the admissibility of the formal request of Akintoye, the first defendant to acquire the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB.
The defendants are facing prosecution by the EFCC on an amended six-count charge, bordering on dishonesty and conversion of $35 million belonging to NCDMB.
During cross-examination of the Fourth Prosecution Witness, Isaac Yalah by counsel for the first and second defendant, E.O. Adekwu, SAN, the witness confirmed to the court that the letter shown to him was a copy of a letter by the first defendant to the board of NCDMB to acquire NCDMB. “I confirm the letter now shown to me is a copy of that letter from the first defendant to buy off NCDMB entirely,” he said.
However, the application by the defence counsel to tender the document in evidence was opposed by prosecution counsel, E.E. Iheanacho, SAN, who urged the court to dismiss the application and reject the document. “I have an objection to the admissibility of this document. The ground is that, this document is a photocopy of an original and it is addressed to NCDMB which is a public institution and such document should have been certified.
The only admissible document in law of a copy of a public document is a certified true copy. We rely on Section 89 of the Evidence Act and Section 102 of the Evidence Act, and we also commend the case of Adeyefa against Bamgboye 2013, 10NWLR, part 1863 page 532. We also commend the case of Onwuzuruike against Edoziem 2016 6NWLR part 1508, page 205. We urge the court to discountenance it and dismiss it,” he said.
While urging the court to admit the document, counsel for the first and second defendant, highlighted some points of law, adding that the document was no more a public document, but a private one, stating also that the court ordered the document by way of subpoena. “In addition, this court ordered a subpoena, dated 19 November, 2025 to produce this document on NCDMB. Because of that, we submit that this document be admissible on all grounds and we urge my lord to admit it,” he said.
NCDMB
In reply to the subpoena, the prosecution counsel argued that “The subpoena issued was only to produce the document and not to tender a document in evidence, assuming such subpoena is served to NCDMB, the officer of that institution can only produce the documents and place it before the court, and it does not cure any deficiency in admissibility of the document.
“The subpoena is not a basis for which a party can circumvent an evidence as the requirement of the admissibility of a document under the Evidence ACT. This witness was called by the prosecution not on the strength of the subpoena served. This witness is no longer a staff of NCDMB having retired from the board and there is nothing to show that he was served with any subpoena or a subpoena brought to his attention. We urge the court to reject the document,” he said.
Justice Ekerete adjourned till April 14, 2026 for ruling on the admissibility of the document, May 18 and 19, 2026 for continuation of cross-examination.
NNPC: Nigeria Unlocks $20 Billion Deepwater Investment
NNPC: Nigeria unlocks $20 billion deepwater investment. NNPC Limited has secured Presidential approval for fiscal incentives that will unlock the Final Investment Decision on the Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project.
The project will:
• Attract ~$20 billion in investment
• Create 5,000+ jobs
• Deliver 150,000 barrels/day of oil
• Produce 140 million scf/day of gas
NNPC
This reinforces the country’s position as a leading energy investment destination.
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