EFCC staff shower encomiums on outgoing director, Mahmud Bello

Stanley Ihedigbo

Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently bid a fond farewell to its Zonal Director, Mahmud Shuaib Bello, who has retired meritoriously from the Commission.

Staff members heaped praise on Bello during an elaborate sendoff party organized in his honor, celebrating his dedication and service to the EFCC.

According to the Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, speaking at the event, organized at the office premises in Enugu, Deputy Commander of the EFCC and the Directorate’s Head of Legal and Prosecution Department, DCE Onjefu Obe, described Bello as the epitome of gentility, noting that saying goodbye to a leader who passionately served the nation without blemish was always difficult.

“Here we are with one of the best persons you can meet in the world, full of love and leaving us at this moment. He is the epitome of gentility. He is a man who has served the Commission for more than twenty years and has passionately served our dear nation without blemish. In his short stay with us as Zonal Director, he made tremendous achievements and we will greatly miss him,” he said.

The zone’s Head of Administration, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Yunusa Aliyu, described Bello as a calm and firm leader, who has left the staff prepared for the challenges ahead. “We have always known you for your leadership and guidance. You are calm and firm and always desire to succeed. As you retire, rest assured that you have left us well-prepared for the challenges ahead,” he said.

Assistant Commander of the EFCC ACE II Mainforce Ekwu Adaka of the Legal Department, on his part, stated that Bello provided a conducive environment for everyone to thrive in the workplace, adding that he is an administrator par excellence. “Oga mentored me in the practice of law. He sharpened my advocacy skills. He is a father-figure, who provided a very calm and conducive environment for us to thrive and develop ourselves and our intellectual capacity in the workplace. He is an administrator par excellence.”

Bello, in his response, appreciated the tremendous show of love and appreciation from the staff of the directorate and encouraged the officers to continue to uphold the integrity of the Commission.

“I wish you all the best. Let us continue to be friends. And let us also continue to uphold the integrity of the EFCC,” he said.

Before joining the EFCC, Bello worked with some private law firms. To qualify as an EFCC operative, he enrolled in the Commission’s Executive Course 4 at Police Training College.