EFCC BOSS ORDERS APOLOGY OVER INCIDENT INVOLVING UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL STAFF
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an official apology be issued following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State.
The directive followed a preliminary review of the May 12, 2026 incident involving EFCC personnel and medical workers, including the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Eyo Ekpe, as well as members of the Nigerian Medical Association.
According to a statement shared by the EFCC Chairman on X on Monday, the decision was taken in response to concerns raised by the medical community and members of the public affected by the incident.
Olukoyede expressed regret over the development, stating that the incident did not reflect the professional standards expected of the anti-graft agency.
“While acknowledging that the well-being of Nigerians is at the core of the Commission’s mandate, he expressed regret at the discomfort the unfortunate episode caused staff of the hospital and members of the public,” the statement said.
The EFCC boss also disclosed that a full investigation had been ordered into the matter, warning that any officer found to have acted outside established professional conduct would face disciplinary action.
“Once the exercise is completed, any officer found to have acted outside of the acceptable code of professional conduct would be subjected to the internal disciplinary process,” he added.
Olukoyede further assured stakeholders that the Commission would collaborate with relevant organisations to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Despite the controversy, he reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to continuing its anti-corruption mandate across the country and appealed to the Nigerian Medical Association and other professional bodies to support the agency’s efforts in promoting accountability and fighting corruption in Nigeria.
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