Editorial
Mrs. Farida Waziri to Head EFCC
By Dr. Gary K. Busch 25/2/08
Feb 25, 2008 - 8:53:23 AM

It was agreed yesterday afternoon that Mrs Farida Waziri would be named the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) top job, recently vacated by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Mrs. Farida Waziri, is a retired Inspector General of Police (AIG) and headed the police Anti-Fraud Unit between 1996 and 1999 during which Ribadu and the current Acting EFCC Director of Operations, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde were trained by her.

Mrs. Waziri is a tough and disciplined anti-graft crusader and a very hard worker. She possesses two degrees at Masters level (LLM and International Relations). She came into the police with a primary six certificate and left with two masters degrees.

Mrs. Waziri will restore public confidence in the EFCC and will seek to work closely with international agencies and governments engaged in reducing fraud and corruption. Mrs. Waziri has not engaged in partisan political activity and has a deserved reputation for being unafraid of pursuing those in her sights. She is well thought of in police circles in Nigeria as well as among the lawyers and judges with whom she works.

This move, subject to Senate confirmation, will indicate that President Yar’Adu is serious about fighting corruption and fraud.