The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is to forge a stronger bond in the fight against corruption.
This was agreed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, when the chairman of the Ilorin Branch of NBA, Barrister Sulyman Kosemani, led other members of the executive on a courtesy visit to the Ilorin Zonal Director of the EFCC, Daniel Isei.
Kosemani, who commended the existing synergy between the EFCC and legal practitioners in Kwara State, however, observed the need for a deeper collaboration. He urged the Commission to intensify its searchlight on politically exposed persons, PEPs, particularly public office holders, towards ensuring accountability in the management of state funds, especially with the enhanced monthly financial allocations to the state following the fuel subsidy removal.
The NBA chairman further called for increased involvement of lawyers in EFCC activities, noting that such collaboration would foster a seamless and more productive relationship.
Isei in his response, expressed delight for the visit, describing lawyers as EFCC’s indispensable allies in the anti-corruption fight.
“Lawyers and law enforcement agents cannot do without each other. We can achieve more together through synergy,” he said.
He, however, cautioned the lawyers against undue interference in the Commission’s investigations and urged them to support the EFCC with credible intelligence, particularly in high-profile cases. He reminded the legal practitioners of their duty as ministers in the temple of justice, advising them to provide sound counsel to their clients and refrain from filing frivolous applications aimed at frustrating trials.
“As far as we are concerned, our gates are open to lawyers and other stakeholders for collaboration. We remain committed to professionalism and integrity in the discharge of our duties,” he said.
