EFCC Director, Chile Okoroma, Bows Out of Service Colourfully
Staff and management of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, on Friday, November 25, 2023 celebrated the retirement of a
former Director of Legal and Prosecution, Chile Okoroma, SAN, who served
meritoriously and attained the peak of his career in public service.
The colourful send- forth event took place at the
Commission's Corporate Headquarters in Jabi Abuja.
Speaking at the occasion, Secretary to the Commission,
Muhammad Hammajoda described Okoroma as a staff who would be sorely missed for
his wealth of experience. “I would like to appreciate our good brother, who is
leaving us temporarily. He is still very active and strong, so we will continue
to tap from his wealth of experience. We acknowledge his contributions to the
Commission and we will surely call him when we need him. I wish him best of
luck in his future endeavours,” he said.
Director of Operations, Abdulkarim Chukkol described Okoroma
as a great leader who laid a strong foundation for the Commission, noting that
he made immense contributions towards the height the EFCC has attained
presently. "You are someone we have learnt quite a lot from and we will
always look up to you for advice and opinions because experience is not
something you can buy. It is what stands you out. You have served the Commission
and the nation well and we will always remember you for that", he said.
In his response, Okoroma recounted his beautiful years in the
Commission and gave gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve. "When
we started, there was so much drive and desire to fight corruption. As a
pioneer staff, you have to make sacrifices for those who are coming. The
benefits may not be immediate but you can look back and say thank God people
are benefiting from what we did. We started everything you are seeing today
from a small office and I contributed to what the Commission is and the
Commission also contributed to what I am today", he said.
Continuing, Okoroma said his recent elevation to the elite
rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, was made possible by the opportunity
to work in the EFCC. "My life has been tied around the EFCC, especially
the Legal Department. It is good to have served in many capacities and
departments. My heart will always be here,” he said.
Okoroma was on Monday, November 27 conferred with the prestigious honour of SAN at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He also served variously as Director of Policy, Planning, Research and Statistics as well as Director of Forensics and Laboratory.
