Breaking: Bawa confirmed as EFCC Chairman by the Senate, vows to repatriate looted funds

The Senate at plenary on Wednesday approved the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, as the Chairman for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bawa’s was confirmed after being grilled for over two hours by the Senators with the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, moderating.
President Muhamadu Buhari had a fortnight ago forwarded Bawa’s name to the Senate, requesting the upper chamber to confirm his appointment as new chairman of the anti-graft agency.
EFCC had been under the headship of Mr. Ahmed Umar in acting capacity since the suspension of Ibrahim Magu.
Bawa vowed to repatriate all looted assets stashed in foreign countries.
He made the pledge on Wednesday during his screening as chairman of the Commission by the Senate plenary.
He said he was aware of the enormity of the tasks as head of the anti-graft agency and pledged to discharge them with all sense of responsibility.
“My priority, if confirmed by the Senate, will be to repatriate all our stolen assets for the betterment of all Nigerians,” he said.
Bawa said his appointment had renewed the hope of many young Nigerians in the country and vowed to give them good representation so that more youths will get the opportunities to serve the country in different capacities.
Media Report