ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) AND THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to assess the role of Economic and Financial Crime Commission in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.Survey research design was adopted for the study using convenience sampling method 45 participant was enrolled for the study. A total of 39 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from  officers of EFCC of in Ibadan metropolis of Oyo State. Data was analyzed using frequencies and tables.Findings from the study unveiled  factors responsible for EFCC and their fight against corruption such as to Investigation of all financial crimes such as advance fee fraud, money laundering and counterfeiting and to probe and recover looted funds from past government leaders involved in any illegal financial transactions.

The study therefore recommeded that autonomy of the commission should be enhanced as the government, at both federal and state levels, should stare clear off the activities of the EFCC in order for the agency to be fully independent and to be able to fight corruption with a mind devoid of prejudice.. Moreso The EFCC ought to be ultra-careful during their raids and should  avoid apprehending the “innocent” alongside the culprit(s).