The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) plans to engage licensed operators to manage industrial facilities uncovered during its crackdown on illegal activities in Ogere, Ogun State.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while addressing journalists during a visit to the facilities. He said the commission would seek court approval before bringing in qualified professionals and legitimate businesses to manage the operations.
According to Olukoyede, the commission intends to preserve the facilities rather than demolish them. He said the approach would also protect Nigerians employed at the sites from losing their jobs.
EFCC plans legal process for facility takeover
Olukoyede said the commission would work with relevant regulatory agencies to identify qualified operators with the necessary licences.
He explained that the proposed arrangement would ensure that the facilities serve legitimate economic purposes. However, the EFCC has not announced any appointed operators or confirmed a transfer of ownership.
He said preserving productive assets could support economic growth while helping the government recover resources lost through financial crimes and illegal activities.
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