By Yemi Akinsuyi
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede was on Sunday, December 7, 2025, honoured with Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS)
The Award, an initiative of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in collaboration with The Best Strategic Media, was presented at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja and drew dignitaries comprising state governors, ministers, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs and players in the private sector.
Speaking on behalf of the President, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. George Akume, said the awards were instituted to promote excellent performance in public service.
According to him, the initiative identified and honoured individuals who have contributed significantly to national transformation.
“The awards are instituted to recognise excellent service delivery by public office holders towards the transformation of the country,” he said.
Akume noted that only outstanding heads of agencies and appointees were selected. “The award was only given to exceptional 44 chief executives across all appointees and governors,” he said.
Olukoyede was honoured for his sterling performance, especially in strengthening the anti-corruption mandate of the Commission.
Under his leadership, the EFCC recorded recoveries running into hundreds of billions of naira, traced and recovered significant assets, and intensified efforts in curtailing money laundering.
His reforms also contributed to Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025, signaling improved financial integrity and compliance.
Other awardees are five state governors, ministers and top heads of MDAs.
