By Matthew Ogune, Abuja
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned content creators, movie and skit producers against the use of its jackets, symbols, insignia and other accoutrements without authorisation.
EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who gave the warning, yesterday, in Abuja, also advised the general public that use of the EFCC brand in movies without authorisation is illegal.
Uwujaren said: “While the Commission appreciates the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around economic and financial crimes, it is incumbent on them to seek the commission’s authorisation.
“This includes vetting of scenes, which purport to depict operations of the commission, to ensure that false or misleading messages are not passed to the public.
“The Public Affairs Department of the Commission is adequately equipped to work with motion picture practitioners desirous of partnering with the Commission in using films and skits to educate the public, especially the youth on dangers of economic and financial crimes.”
“Anyone found acting contrary to this advisory would, henceforth, be treated as an impersonator and dealt with accordingly.”
Source: The Guardian