Olanipekun Olukoyede Biography
Olanipekun Olukoyede Biography – Olanipekun Olukoyede, popularly known as Ola, is the Executive Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), he was appointed to the position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.
Profile
- Full name – Olanipekun Olukoyede
- Date Of Birth – October 14, 1969
- Age – 54 years Old
- Birthday place – Ikere-Ekiti
- Nationality – Nigeria
- State Of Origin – Unknown
- Occupation – Olanipekun worked as a lawyer in a law firm owned by former Nigerian President Yemi Osinbajo also an EFCC secretary
- Height – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
- Spouse – Ola Olukoyeda is married to Mrs Pastor Olaitan Olukoyeda
- Children – Unknown
- Relationship – Married
- Net Worth – By 2023, it is expected to have a net worth of US$2.5 million
Olanipekun Olukoyede Early Life And Education
Olanipekun was born in Ikere-Ekiti on October 14, 1969. He serves as a pastor in the security village of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Shasha, Lagos State.
Ola has taught at various institutions, including Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Management, Lagos State University, University of Lagos, Arbitration Institute of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France, and Arbitration Institute in Lagos.
Olanipekun Olukoyede Age
54 years, born on 14 October 1969
Olanipekun Olukoyede Family
Ola Olukoyeda is married to Mrs. Pastor Olaitan Olukoyeda, who is a pastor at RCCG. They were blessed with both a son and a daughter.
Olanipekun Olukoyede Career
Olanipekun worked as a lawyer in a law firm owned by former Nigerian President Yemi Osinbajo. He has held positions as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (2016–2018) and Secretary of the Commission (2018–2023).
His nomination as EFCC secretary in 2018 was made by the then President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. Ajuri Ngelale, the state spokesperson, said Olukoyede has 22 years of experience in compliance advice, fraud management, and business intelligence in announcing his appointment for a four-year term. Olukoyede is also a member of the Anti-Corruption Advisory Committee, United Kingdom, and the Federal Government Strategic Committee on the Restructuring of the Nigerian Financial Services Authority.
Olanipekun Olukoyede News
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olanipekun Olukoyede as the new Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), replacing the sacked Abdulrasheed Bawa.
Tinubu’s announcement came via a statement by his media and public relations adviser Ajuri Ngelale. Olukoyede’s appointment follows Bawa’s resignation and will last for four years subject to Senate approval.
Olanipekun Olukoyede Net Worth
By 2023, it is expected to have a net worth of US$2.5 million, or 2.250 billion Naira.
FAQs
Who is Olukoyede?
Olukayode, an experienced lawyer with more than twenty-two years in the profession, serves as compliance counsel. Specializing in corruption management and corporate reporting, he boasts extensive knowledge of the operations of the EFCC.
Is Olanipekun Olukayode a pastor?
Ola Olukayede, the recent chairman of the EFCC, has been associated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) as a pastor.
Who is Olanipekun Olukoyede EFCC chairman?
Olanipekun Olukoyede has assumed office as the fifth director-general of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on October 18, 2023.
