President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a new team of aides for the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), including Rotimi Oyedepo as the top prosecutor.
These appointees have been assigned to the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, where they will work closely with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. The newly appointed individuals are as follows:
1. Kamarudeen Ogundele has taken on the role of Special Assistant to the President for Communication and Publicity.
2. Hussein Oloyede has been appointed as the Special Assistant for Arbitration, Drafting, and Regulations.
3. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) will serve as the Special Assistant for Financial Crimes and Public Prosecution Compliance.
4. Monsurat Gafar has assumed the position of Special Assistant for Coordination and Intergovernmental Agency Relations.
5. Marcus-Obiene Fernández is now the Special Assistant responsible for Justice Sector Reforms and ICT/Digital and Innovative Technology.
6. Ahmed Wada will carry out his duties as Special Assistant for Special Duties.
7. Tolu Obamuroh has taken on the role of Technical Adviser on Oil and Gas, Arbitration, and International Disputes.
These appointments reflect the President’s commitment to strengthening the EFCC and ensuring effective collaboration with the Ministry of Justice.