Justice Moore Abraham Aseimo Adumein of the Supreme Court recently lauded the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) for its forward-thinking approach in utilizing technology and forensic tools to combat corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. He stated, “This is a game changer in winning the war on corruption and financial crimes that are currently draining our nation.”

Justice Adumein made these comments during the 9th Direct Membership Training graduation and Fellowship award ceremony at the EFCC Academy in Abuja, where he also received his own Fellowship from the Institute. He urged Nigerians to unite against corruption, asserting, “Winning the war against corruption is a task for all Nigerians.” He underscored the necessity of personal integrity, saying, “If we examine our consciences and remain firm, honest, just, and equitable in our roles across all areas of endeavor, I believe we can embody the ideals of our renewed National Anthem and create a nation where no one is oppressed—a nation blessed with peace and abundance, leaving behind a legacy of integrity for our children.”

Justice Adumein’s esteemed career within the Nigerian judiciary precedes his rise to the Supreme Court. His commitment to public service earned him the distinction of being one of the few Nigerians selected to pursue a Post Graduate Certificate in Corruption Studies at Hong Kong University, in collaboration with the globally recognized Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Academy.

Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki, President and Chairman-in-Council of CIFCFIN, characterized Justice Adumein as an “anti-corruption warrior,” highlighting the Institute’s honor in partnering with him on their mission to tackle corruption, fraud, and other financial crimes in Nigeria.

In his address titled “Forensics: The Game Changer to Nigeria’s FINTECHs Trillion Naira Loss,” Gashinbaki emphasized the critical importance of forensic investigations in protecting Nigeria’s financial system against fraud and economic crimes. He noted that although Financial Technology (Fintech) companies play a significant role in economic growth within Nigeria and Africa, their rapid expansion also brings heightened risks of fraud, cybercrime, and identity theft.

He encouraged the newly graduated CIFCFIN members to make the most of their training, equipping themselves to tackle Fintech-related fraud and the evolving financial crimes impacting the Nigerian economy. The 9th Direct training cohort comprised 70 newly chartered certified members, with Fellowships awarded to 15 distinguished individuals from various sectors.