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Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to tackle the growing challenges of cybercrimes, money laundering, and other economic and financial crimes. The Acting-Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria, Abdulkarim Chukkol, made this known during a meeting with a senior delegation from South Africa’s Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) led by Lt.-Gen. CS. Mosipi, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday (July 26, 2023).
Chukkol expressed the EFCC’s honor to receive the delegation and emphasized the significance of fostering a deeper understanding and collaboration between the two esteemed agencies. He commended the track record and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the DPCI in prioritizing and combating serious crimes that threaten the societies of both nations. Acknowledging the complexity and multifaceted nature of the challenges they face, Chukkol stressed the importance of a holistic and collaborative approach in addressing economic and financial crimes.
The EFCC chairman underscored the agency’s commitment to cooperation and collaboration with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies across Africa. He highlighted the importance of sharing intelligence, strategies, and methodologies transparently to strengthen their collective efforts and enhance resilience against evolving criminal tactics.
In response, Lt.-Gen. CS. Mosipi explained that the delegation’s visit aimed to develop new strategies for tackling economic and financial crimes and other related offenses affecting society. He called for increased collaboration and implementation of the existing law enforcement Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and South Africa. The DPCI deals with a wide range of serious crimes, including economic and financial crimes as well as drug-related offenses, and expressed optimism about the meeting’s outcomes.
Both parties agreed that mutual collaboration and knowledge exchange would play a crucial role in addressing the shared challenges and enhancing the fight against economic and financial crimes in their respective nations. The meeting laid the foundation for further cooperation and joint efforts in safeguarding their countries from criminal activities that threaten their socioeconomic fabric.
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