The newly appointed Secretary to Nigeria’s Anti-Gravity Agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Muhammad Hammajoda, has assumed duty.
He was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, as the secretary to the country’s anti-graft agency.
While handing over, the former Secretary to the Commission, Dr George Ekpungu, charged the newly appointed Secretary to be loyal to the EFCC and the Executive Chairman.
According to him, loyalty to the Commission and the Executive Chairman and putting the interests of staff first will assist Hammajoda in succeeding on the job.
Be Loyal to EFCC, Ekpungu tells New Secretary
Former Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dr. George Ekpungu has charged the newly appointed Secretary, Mr Muhammad Hammajoda, to be loyal to the EFCC and the Executive Chairman.
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“It is my pleasure to witness this day for several reasons; fortunately for me, we have worked together, and my advice to you sitting on the seat is… be loyal to the Chairman, also aspire to be present in the system, and put the interests of staff as a priority… I wish you all the best.” Mr. Ekpungu said.
Responding, Hammajoda appreciated the former Secretary to the Commission for his dedication to duty while in office, wishing him a successful life afterwards.
“I will always call you from time to time to tap into your wealth of experience, and whenever I need your assistance, I will surely call you. I wish you the best of luck.”
