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Welcome to EFCC Academy! The EFCC Academy was established in 2005 as the Training and Research Institute (TRI), and later re-designated EFCC Academy 2012. The mandate of the Academy is to develop and deliver training and research for the staff of the Commission, other law enforcement and security agencies, stakeholders in MDAs and other Anti‑Corruption Agencies (ACAs) within and outside Nigeria. The activities of the Academy are in consonance with Sections 6 and 11 of the EFCC Establishment Act (2004). The EFCC Academy is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating all training and capacity development activities of the EFCC which other departments are expected to key in and domicile their trainings. The Trainings offered are designed to meet the needs of various departments and sections of the Commission. Its programmes are targeted and situated to specialized skills development. The training Programmes offered by the Academy are in four sections: 1. Internal Capacity Development (continuing education) targeted at deepening specialized sectional skills of staff; 2. Interactive sessions with selected MDAs to enhance appreciation of understanding manifestations of corruption and strategies for identifying, curbing, and punishing corrupt practices. 3. Tailor made training packages suitable to the needs of MDAs and law enforcement agencies on corruption management; 4. Training for other Law Enforcement, Security and Anti-corruption Agencies within and outside Nigeria and 5. Cadet Trainings for staff of the Commission employed as operatives. The Academy deploys the following strategies in attaining the above objectives: a) Routine staff work: Focusing on targeted research and policy analytical work, development of relevant databases, publications and library development. b) Development and implementation of relevant training programs and conferences. c) Development of ICT Network to facilitate research and information sharing. The Academy actively collaborates with development partners and other donors to collaborate on the delivery of trainings that are of benefit to the Commission and the country at large. The Academy is currently divided into six Divisions: [a] Research and Publication Division, [b] Capacity Development Program Division,[c] Cadet Training Division, [d] Networking and Collaboration Division, [e] Certificate Courses Division, and [f] Administration Division.
The Academy is currently on the verge of offering certificate courses including Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Post‑Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degrees in LawEnforcement Studies, Anti‑corruption Studies, Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics and Forensic Accounting.
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THE DIVISIONS
1. The Administration Division
The Administration Division coordinates all administrative functions of the Academy including Human Resources, maintenance and Serving as the repository for the records of the academy.
2. The Capacity DevelopmentDivision oversees developmental training needs of officers of the Commission. The Division is responsible for I. Development of training themes, modules and manuals. II. Sourcing of appropriate resources to facilitate training programmes. III. Planning and budgeting for all training activities a. Internal training programs b. Domestic stakeholders training programs c. International stakeholders/Donor training programs IV. Liaise with head office for prompt approval and disbursement of training funds V. Budget implementation and Monitoring VI. Coordination monitoring and evaluation of all training programs VII. Record keeping of all training activities VIII. Coordination with external stakeholders IX. Coordinate the nomination of officers for training courses X. Any other duty or function that may be assigned by the commandant or head of training.
3. The Research and Publication Division
The Research and Publication Division is made up of Research, Publications and Library Units. The position of research in the Commission is to be understood within the context of the intention of the proponents of the establishment of the EFCC.
The Research and Publication Division is set up with the following broad objectives:
i. Conduct research of operational value to the EFCC. ii. Manage the Library of the Commission iii. Suggest to Management, through the Commandant, books to be purchased by the Library. iv. Support the research needs of staff of the Commission with books and other library resources v. Develop projects amenable to rapid assessment, rapid evaluation and rapid policy application. vi. Develop a mechanism for the dissemination of research findings. vii. Research ways the EFCC can develop mechanisms for the prevention of economic, financial and governance crimes, especially through the application of Early Warning Systems (EWS) methodologies. viii. Explore ways the EFCC can develop its capacity using human intelligence especially through: a. Whistle-Blower Networks, and, b. Development of Mobilization and Sensitization programmes for enlisting stakeholders in the fight against economic and financial crimes.
The Division conducts research on all the areas covered in the EFCC Establishment Act (2004). These includes amongst others;
1. Money Laundering, Securities, Pensions and Housing Scheme Fraud 2. Cyber Crime, Electronic and Internet Fraud 3. Governance Crimes and Grand Corruption 4. Accountability and Transparency 5. Criminal Intelligence Database, Criminal Profiles and Criminalistics 4. The Networking and Collaboration Division
In view of the need to showcase the rich resources (men and materials) which the EFCC Academy possesses the Management of the Commission approved the creation of the Division as one of the new innovations of the current Management of the EFCC. The Division is saddled with the duty of collaborating with law enforcement agencies within and outside Nigeria, all stakeholders in the fight against economic crimes and corruption, including MDAs and other institutions both private and public on matters related to training and sharing of research reports and publications.
5. The Certificate CoursesDivision The Management of the Commission is currently processing accreditation and affiliation of several certificate programmes to provide the opportunity tertiary education in the specialized fields relevant to the work of EFCC and to deepen public knowledge on anti-corruption strategies. Some of the certificate programmes include Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degrees in Anti-Corruption studies, Cyber-Crime Studies, Digital Forensics, Forensic Accounting and other areas within the mandate of the EFCC as contained in the EFCC Establishment Act (2004). This Division is saddled with the responsibility of managing these courses and interfacing with the relevant Academic institutions and regulatory agencies. 6. The Cadets Division The Division organizes and runs Basic Law Enforcement Training for new employees that are recruited into the Detective Superintendent, Detective Inspectorate and Detective Assistant Cadres of the Cadets. The Courses taught include Operational Studies, Financial Studies, Field Studies, Legal Studies and General Studies.
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News and Events |
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The Commandant, EFCC Academy, Prof. LadiHamalai and Prof Pat Utomi urged the Cadet Course 8 to set their National call to duty as a selfless service in the course of their jobs - Oct 8th, 2019 |
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The Commandant, EFCC Academy, Prof. LadiHamalai and Prof Pat Utomi during the Cadet Course 8 Lecture - Oct 8th, 2019 |
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Hon. Festus Keyamo SAN and Prof.LadiHamalai on a visit of Eminent Personalities to Cadet Course 8 - Oct 22nd, 2019 |
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Gen. M. L. Agwai (Rtd) and the Commandant, Prof. LadiHamalaion a visit of Eminent Personalities to Cadet Course 8 - Oct 8th, 2019 |
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Gen. M. L. Agwai (Rtd) and the Commandant, Prof. LadiHamalaion a visit of Eminent Personalities to Cadet Course 8 - Oct 8th, 2019 |
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A group photographof the Cadet Course 8 - Oct 8th, 2019 |
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Senior Magistrate, Emmanuel Yana of Karu Magistrate Court and the Commandant, Prof.LadiHamalai during the Oath of Allegiance to the Cadet Course 8 - Oct 23rd, 2019 |
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Training Calendar (January 2019 - December 2019) |
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1. |
Advanced ML and TF Investigation course (SAMWA) |
29th July to 1st August(Postponed, awaiting CS directive) |
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2 |
Training of Trainers |
5th-9th of August |
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3 |
Crypto-currency |
19th-23rd of August |
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4 |
CAACC strategic planning course |
19th-23th of August |
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5 |
Training of Trainers |
26th-30th of August |
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6 |
Intelligence Gathering and Surveillance |
2nd-5th of September |
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7 |
Asset Tracing and Investigation |
9th-12th of September |
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8 |
Anti-corruption strategic and Action Plan Course |
23rd-26th September |
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9 |
Excel for Financial Intelligence Analysis |
7th-10th October |
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10 |
ICT Course (AI, Cloud Computing and Data base Application) |
14th-17th October |
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11 |
Cyber Crime Investigation |
28th-31st of October |
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12 |
Media Course |
4th-7th of November |
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13 |
Microsoft Excel for Investigators |
11th-14th November |
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14 |
Microsoft Office for Admin Staff |
25th -28th of November |
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15 |
Microsoft Excel for Investigators |
2nd-5th November |