1. He is a Qualified Lawyer with 25 years experience in public prosecution.

2. He has a master’s Degree in Law.

3. Won the Inspector General of Police award in 1997, 1998, and 2000 on account of integrity and professionalism.

4. As the pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission he was given just a sheet of paper as an appointment letter to ‘try’ and set up the commission which today is one of the most notable anti-corruption agencies not only in Nigeria, but the entire world.

5. He was a key member of the Economic Management Team from 2003 to 2008 which initiated and drove the wide-ranging public sector reforms, which laid the foundations for the socio-economic rejuvenation of Nigeria. 

6. He also served as a member of the Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices, the National Joint Intelligence Board, the National Committee on Public Service Reforms and the National Cybercrime Working Group, from 2003 – 2008.

7. His achievements in the EFCC included the de-listing of Nigeria from the FATF List of Non-Cooperative Countries & Territories, admission into the prestigious Egmont Group and the withdrawal of the US Treasury FINCEN Advisory on Nigeria. 

8. Became a visiting fellow at Oxford University while in exile.

9. Was also a fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington DC.

10. Is a strong member of both UN and AU committees on Drugs and Narcotics control and anti money laundering

11. Is a strong member of INTERPOL

12. Has served in the FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE as a police officer for 25 good years, rising to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.(AIG)