EFCC Chairman Olukoyede to Be Honoured as Fellow of National Labour Institute
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, is set to be conferred with the Fellow of the National Labour Institute (FNLI) by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Kwara State.
The honour recognises Olukoyede’s achievements and contributions to the fight against economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of MINILS, Issa Aremu, disclosed that the institute’s management and staff had endorsed the conferment of the fellowship on the EFCC chairman in appreciation of his achievements.
“In view of your sterling achievements as stated above, I am glad to inform you that the management and staff of the Institute have endorsed the conferment of the Fellow of the National Labour Institute (FNLI) on you,” Aremu stated in a letter to Olukoyede.
The institute described the award as its premium appreciation of the EFCC chairman’s contributions to the anti-corruption campaign.
The investiture is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during a conference on illegal mining, corruption and climate resilience organised by MINILS in collaboration with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) and the EFCC.
The conference will take place at the main auditorium of MINILS in Ilorin under the theme, “Safeguarding the Future: Addressing the Nexus of Illegal Mining, Corruption and Climate Resilience in Africa.”
Olukoyede is also expected to serve as the Chief Guest Speaker at the event, where he will share insights into strategies for tackling criminal networks involved in illegal mining and the theft of Nigeria’s natural resources.
In its invitation letter, MINILS commended his leadership and commitment to the fight against economic crimes since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.
The institute noted that the EFCC’s efforts in combating economic crimes, illicit financial flows and resource theft had received global recognition.
It further highlighted the commission’s frontline role in addressing corruption and protecting Nigeria’s economic resources, particularly in the mining sector.
At the conference, the EFCC chairman is expected to examine the nature and dimensions of corruption in the mining industry, the connections between illegal mining, organised crime and insecurity, as well as the economic, social and environmental consequences of resource theft.
He will also discuss the EFCC’s interventions in tackling mining-related corruption and the roles of citizens, trade unions, civil society organisations and host communities in promoting transparency and accountability.
The conference is expected to attract participants from government institutions, organised labour, the private sector, civil society, academia and host communities to discuss the implications of illegal mining for national security, environmental sustainability, decent work and climate resilience.
According to MINILS, the engagement is designed to encourage citizenship and labour union participation within the framework of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The institute expressed confidence that Olukoyede’s experience and expertise would contribute to meaningful deliberations and actionable recommendations for combating illegal mining and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa.
Established in 1983, MINILS is a government institution dedicated to workers’ education. Named after renowned labour leader and statesman Pa Michael Imoudu, the institute provides training for trade union leaders, employers and government officials in industrial relations, labour law, mediation and negotiation.
