REVEALED! Six Things You Might Not Have Heard About New EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa

Earlier today, Abdulrasheed Bawa was appointed by the President as the new chairman of the EFCC although this is still subject to the Senate’s approval.

Below are some things you have not heard about him

1. Abdulrasheed Bawa is 40-year-old
2. He is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes.
3. He has undergone several specialised trainings in different parts of the world and was one of the pioneer EFCC Cadet Officers in 2005.
4. Bawa holds a BSc degree in Economics and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
5. Before his appointment, Bawa was the Lagos zonal head of the anti-graft agency.
6. He will be taking over from Mohammed Umar, who has been in acting capacity since July 2020 after the suspension of Ibrahim Magu over allegations of corruption.