NTAC DG Commends CIFCFIN For Giant Strides On 2nd Founders’ Day

The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has commended the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) for its remarkable achievements since its establishment, describing the Institute’s progress as “giant strides”.

The commendation was made during CIFCFIN’s 2nd Founders’ Day celebration, which took place on Thursday in Abuja and also featured the induction of new members, professional practitioners, and Fellows of the Institute, as well as a few Awards to deserving individuals.

The event, which was chaired by Hon. Justice Moore Abraham Aseimo of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, had in attendance several dignitaries, including the CIFCIN Founder and Pioneer President,

Dr. Iliyasu Buba Gashinbaki; Alh. Mairiga Aliyu Katuga, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as Dr Isa Egah Salifu, Registrar/CEO and Secretary to the Council of CIFCFIN.

Others included the former EFCC Chairman, Mr Ibrahim  Magu; representative of the Development Bank of Nigeria; representative of the Inspector General of Police, as well as the representative of the Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), among many other senior officials of the Government and stakeholders of the Institute.

In his remarks, Rt. Hon. Buba expressed pride in the milestones attained by CIFCFIN, noting that the Institute’s growth reflects a strong commitment to professionalism in forensics and fraud investigation, both of which are critical to Nigeria’s fight against corruption and economic crime.

Among those honoured at the event were the NTAC DG, whose role as the sponsor of the Bill for the establishment of the Institute was applauded by all.

The ceremony concluded with an official photo session with the Institute’s leadership and guests.