Abdulrasheed Bawa
Abdulrasheed Bawa | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission | |
| In office 24 February 2021 – 14 June 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Umar Mohammed Abba |
| Succeeded by | Ola Olukayode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1980 Jega, Kebbi State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Usmanu Danfodio University |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
Abdulrasheed Bawa (born 30 April 1980) is a Nigerian detective and law enforcement agent who served as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from 24 February 2021 to 14 June 2023 when he was suspended on by President Bola Tinubu over allegations of corruption. He replaced Umar Mohammed Abba, the acting Chairman of the commission. Until his appointment, he was the Deputy Chief Superintendent of the anti-graft agency.
Bawa was nominated as substantive Chairman of EFCC on 16 February 2021, and on 24 February 2021 he was confirmed by the National Assembly as the Executive Chairman, officially taking over from the Mr Ibrahim Magu, the former acting Chairman of the Commission.