The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Kwara State, has announced plans to confer the title of Fellow of the National Labour Institute (FNLI) on the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, in recognition of his achievements in the fight against economic and financial crimes.
Explaining the decision to honour the EFCC Chairman, Director-General/CEO of the Institute, Issa Aremu, stated, “In view of your sterling achievements, I am glad to inform you that the management and staff of the Institute have endorsed the conferment of the Fellow of the National Labour Institute (FNLI) on you.”
The letter added that the award represented the Institute’s “premium appreciation” of Olukoyede’s achievements.
The investiture will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during a conference on illegal mining, corruption, and climate resilience organized by MINILS in collaboration with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) and the EFCC.
The conference, scheduled to hold at the main auditorium of MINILS in Ilorin, will focus on the theme, “Safeguarding the Future: Addressing the Nexus of Illegal Mining, Corruption and Climate Resilience in Africa.”
In a letter inviting Olukoyede to serve as the Chief Guest Speaker, the Institute commended his leadership and commitment to the fight against economic crimes since his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023.
“We bear witness to the dynamism, uncommon commitment, and patriotism you have brought to the Commission since your appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023, as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Commission’s efforts in combating economic crimes, illicit financial flows, and resource theft have been globally acknowledged,” the Institute said in the letter.
The Institute also acknowledged the EFCC’s efforts in combating economic crimes, illicit financial flows, and resource theft, noting that the Commission’s achievements under Olukoyede had received global recognition.
“Given the EFCC’s frontline role in addressing corruption and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic resources, your participation in this conference offers invaluable insights into practical strategies for tackling the criminal networks that undermine the nation’s mining sector.”
At the conference, the EFCC Chairman is expected to share insights into strategies for tackling criminal networks undermining Nigeria’s mining sector and the theft of the nation’s natural resources.
His presentation will examine the nature and dimensions of corruption in the mining sector, the links between illegal mining, organised crime, and insecurity, as well as the economic, social, and environmental consequences of resource theft.
He is also expected to highlight the EFCC’s interventions in combating mining-related corruption and discuss the roles of citizens, trade unions, civil society organisations, and local communities in promoting transparency and accountability.
The conference will bring together stakeholders from government institutions, organised labour, the private sector, civil society, academia, and host communities to examine the implications of illegal mining for national security, environmental sustainability, decent work, and climate resilience.
According to the Institute, the engagement is designed to promote citizenship and labour union participation within the framework of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
MINILS expressed confidence that Olukoyede’s experience and expertise would enrich deliberations and contribute to actionable recommendations for combating illegal mining and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa.
Established in 1983, MINILS is Nigeria’s premier government institute dedicated to workers’ education. Named after renowned labour leader and statesman Pa Michael Imoudu, the Institute trains trade union leaders, employers, and government officials in industrial relations, labour law, mediation, and negotiation.
