EFCC Trains Officers on Insurance-related Fraud Handling
Kaduna, February 18, 2026
The (EFCC) has organised a three-day capacity development programme for its officers on insurance-related fraud prevention, detection, and investigation.
The training, which held from February 16 to 18, 2026, brought together officers from the Commission’s Northwest and Northeast Directorates at the . The initiative was aimed at strengthening the professional competence of personnel in identifying, preventing, and investigating fraud within the insurance sector.
In his opening remarks, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, , whose address was delivered by the Head of Proceeds of Crime Management, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, ACE I Emeka Okonjo, commended the organisers for initiating what he described as a timely and strategic training programme. He noted that the exercise reflected the Commission’s commitment to continuous capacity development and proactive response to emerging financial crime trends.
Olukoyede observed that insurance fraud undermines public confidence, weakens financial institutions, and poses serious threats to economic stability. He stressed that effectively tackling the menace requires officers to be well-trained and equipped with specialised knowledge, modern investigative tools, and a clear understanding of evolving fraud typologies.
Also speaking, the Acting Commandant of the , , whose remarks were delivered by Assistant Commander of the EFCC II, ACE II Joy Idoko, disclosed that the training was carefully designed to provide participants with practical knowledge, contemporary investigative techniques, and professional insights necessary to effectively combat insurance-related fraud. He urged participants to actively engage facilitators, share field experiences, and maximise the learning opportunities offered throughout the programme.
On the first day, resource person , a professor and expert in leadership, corporate governance, and insurance, expressed appreciation to EFCC management for the opportunity to contribute to the programme. He delivered three lectures titled: “Introduction to Insurance/Practices in Nigeria”; “Insurance Products, Premiums, and Fraud Prevention in Nigeria”; and “ML/FT/PF Risks in the Industry and their Detection and Prevention.”
Other facilitators included ACE II Sophia Agbo, who lectured on “Legal/Regulatory Frameworks for Insurance Fraud Prevention and Insurance Evidence Analysis and Prosecution”; ACE II Joy-Ochonu Idoko, who spoke on “Strengthening Internal Controls and Compliance”; and Chief Superintendent of EFCC, CSE Stephanie Philip Fitswemila, who delivered a presentation on “Common Insurance Fraud Schemes/Detection Techniques and Insurance Fraud Investigation Process.”
Interactive discussion sessions provided participants with in-depth analysis of the topics presented. At the close of the programme, certificates of participation were presented to all attendees by the Acting Director, EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, ACE I Ahmed Ghali.
The training underscored the EFCC’s sustained efforts to enhance institutional capacity and reinforce its mandate of safeguarding Nigeria’s financial system against evolving economic and financial crimes.
