In light of the suspension of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Bola Tinubu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has named Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol as the Acting Chairman of the commission. Mr Chukkol, who previously served as the Director of Operations, brings a wealth of experience and an impressive background to his new role.
With a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maiduguri and extensive training from institutions such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy and the European Center of Security Studies, Mr Chukkol has a strong foundation in law enforcement and cybersecurity. He also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia and a Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Spectrum Management from the United States Telecommunication Training Institute.
Mr Chukkol’s career within the EFCC spans several notable appointments, including heading the Advance Fee Fraud and Cybercrime Sections of the Lagos and Abuja zonal commands. He has also served as the pioneer commander of the Uyo zonal command and the commander of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command. Throughout his career, Mr Chukkol has collaborated closely with international law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, UK National Crime Agency, United States Postal Inspection Service, United States Secret Service, Australian Federal Police, Dutch Police, German Police, and South African Police.
Furthermore, Mr Chukkol has actively contributed to the development of law and infrastructure for law enforcement actions in collaboration with other governments. He is Nigeria’s representative at the International Mass Marketing Fraud Working Group and has attended numerous courses, seminars, and workshops on public corruption, advance fee fraud, and other economic and financial crimes.
Mr Chukkol’s dedication and achievements have earned him several accolades, including the “Most Outstanding Award in Operations” by the EFCC and the “Outstanding Performance Award” by the United States Department of Justice. Additionally, he is an alumnus of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Quantico, the European Center of Security Studies in Germany, and a Fellow of the War College in Nigeria.
As the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Chukkol is well-positioned to lead the commission and continue its crucial work in combating economic and financial crimes. His appointment underscores the EFCC’s commitment to effective law enforcement and collaboration with international partners in the fight against corruption.