EFCC: Customs Intercept Seven Million CFA At Nigeria To Benin route

EFCC: Customs intercept seven million CFA at Nigeria to Benin route. The area comptroller said that the handover of the seized currency was to foster inter-agency collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and the EFCC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, on Tuesday, handed over seven million CFA (N17 million) intercepted by its operatives to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The Area Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, handed over the seven million CFA to the Assistant Commander of EFCC, Head of Investigation, Lagos Zone 2,Oguzi Moses, at Idiroko, Ogun.

He said, “The operatives of the command on duty at outward baggage hall while conducting a search on passenger bag en route Nigeria to Benin Republic on March 20, spotted a bag suspected to be carrying unlawful content.

After a thorough search, it was discovered that the bag contained new mint foreign currency note, comprising the amount stashed in 5,000 CFA denomination which is an equivalent of a total sum of N17 million in Nigerian currency.’’

Mr Shuaibu said that failure to declare cash to the tune of the seized amount runs contrary to the Anti-money Laundering (prevention and prohibition) Act 2022 and the Foreign Exchange (monitoring and miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1995.

The area comptroller said that the handover of the seized currency was to foster inter-agency collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and the EFCC, in line with the policy thrust of our Comptroller-General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi.

Mr Moses, who received the money, said “I want to commend the NCS for their vigilance and unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation’s borders.

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Your professionalism and dedication have once again ensured that illicit financial activities do not go unchecked. As we take over this case, the EFCC will conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding this interception and ensure that due process is followed.

Let this serve as a reminder that no effort will be spared in holding accountable those who seek to undermine the integrity of our financial systems.”

He said that the commission remained steadfast in its mandate to combat economic and financial crimes.

According to him, the interception of the money was a testament to the importance of inter-agency collaboration in the fight against corruption, money laundering, and other financial crimes.

UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Lecturers To Professor, Associate Professor Ranks

UNIPORT promotes 46 senior lecturers to professor, associate professor ranks. The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPOĺRT) has promoted 30 senior lecturers to the rank of professor and 16 others to associate professor.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the promotions in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the academics underwent a rigorous assessment process.

The promotions were approved during the university’s 187th Governing Council meeting, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa.

A breakdown of the promotions shows that the Faculty of Science has seven new professors, followed by the Faculties of Social Sciences and Management Sciences with five each.

The College of Health Sciences also had five, while the Faculties of Humanities, Engineering, and Pharmaceuticals had four, three, and one, respectively.

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Among the 16 newly promoted associate professors, the Faculty of Engineering produced four, the Faculty of Science three, and the Faculties of Education and Humanities two each.

Other faculties, including Agriculture, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, the College of Health Sciences, and the School of Science Laboratory Technology, each had one.

Asari Dokubo Appointed Leader Of Muslims In South East, South South

Asari Dokubo appointed leader of muslims in South East, South South. The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari) in Rivers State, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, has been appointed as the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (Ameer Muminin) for the South East and South South regions of Nigeria.

The appointment was formally announced during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Eastern and Southern Nigeria Islamic Council to his palace in Elem Kalabari, Rivers State.

Speaking on the significance of the appointment, the Vice President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Dr. Haroun Ogbonnia Ajah, described Asari Dokubo as a pillar of Islam in Nigeria, acknowledging his unwavering commitment to the faith since the 1980s.

He highlighted Dokubo’s efforts in building mosques, supporting Muslim communities, and promoting religious harmony across the country.

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In his acceptance speech, Asari Dokubo pledged to use his new position to uplift Muslims in the region, particularly through economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving their livelihoods.

He further urged prayers and support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the need for good governance and national development.

The visit concluded with special prayers for the peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.