The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Team, wanted in connection with an alleged case involving the receipt of stolen property.

The anti-graft agency made the declaration as part of efforts to locate Maina and advance its investigation into the allegations against him.

Maina, who once headed the Pension Reform Task Team, has previously been at the centre of high-profile legal and financial controversies relating to pension funds and alleged financial misconduct. His latest listing by the EFCC adds another layer to the long-running legal and investigative issues surrounding the former pension official.

The EFCC’s declaration does not, by itself, establish guilt. The allegations remain subject to investigation and due process, including Maina’s right to respond to the claims and have them determined by a competent court where necessary.

The development is expected to renew public attention on the management of pension-related funds and the activities of officials who have previously occupied sensitive positions within Nigeria’s public financial system.

The EFCC is urging members of the public with information that could assist in locating Maina to provide such information to the commission through its established channels.

As the investigation progresses, further details may emerge concerning the nature of the alleged stolen property, the circumstances surrounding the accusation, and the specific actions the commission intends to take.

The case also highlights the continuing efforts of Nigeria’s financial-crime authorities to pursue individuals accused of offences involving public resources and financial transactions, regardless of their previous positions.

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