Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be made to Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), and members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
In a statement on Monday, the commission said the directive follows the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026, incident involving its personnel and medical staff of the teaching hospital.
The EFCC said Olukoyede expressed regret at the discomfort that the unfortunate episode caused for staff of the hospital and members of the public.
“Pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel of the Commission and medical staff of the Uyo University Teaching Hospital, the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that an apology be made to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee of UUTH, and members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA,” the statement reads.
He acknowledged that the wellbeing of Nigerians is at the core of the commission’s mandate and reiterated that the EFCC would carry out a full investigation into the incident, assuring that officers found culpable would face disciplinary measures.
The EFCC chairman said the commission is determined to work with stakeholders to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future.
He added that the “unfortunate incident” would not deter the commission from pressing ahead with the execution of its mandate in any part of Nigeria.
He also appealed to the NMA and other professional bodies to continue supporting the EFCC in its anti-corruption efforts.
