Ajirioghene Imah

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, has called for partnership and cooperation among law enforcement agencies across Africa.

Chukkol made this call while declaring open a Peer Exchange Programme organized by the EFCC for Ghana’s Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Abuja.

According to him, such alliances will be instrumental in combating economic and financial crimes in the region.

In his words, “This study tour holds immense importance as it offers the unique opportunity to engage in peer learning through the exchange of knowledge, experiences and best practices in the field of law enforcement and anti-corruption efforts.

“I believe together we can contribute to strengthening the fight against economic and financial crimes and the promotion of rule of law in our respective countries.

“We aim to foster long-term collaborations and establish enduring relationships that extend beyond the duration of this visit. There is no doubt that the benefit of this study will extend to both our agencies and our nations at large.

“As neighboring countries within the West African region, learning from each other’s successes and challenges can help us strengthen the foundation of our law enforcement systems and build a better future for our societies.” he said.

In her remarks, the Executive Director, Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, stressed on the importance of collaboration and cooperation among nations and institutions in surmounting the challenges affecting the West-African sub-region.

While calling for collaboration among the agencies in tackling the menace of cybercrime, Addo-Danquah stated that such collaborative arrangements will provide a platform for learning and sharing relevant experiences and expertise which are essential for combating crime from a law enforcement perspective.

“With regards to the theme of the exchange programme, I wish to state that I will be particularly interested to know how our two institutions can collaborate to curb the emergence of cybercrime which in recent times have become a looming threat in our sub-region.” she said.