The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to content creators, movie and skit producers, and others against using its trademarked jackets, symbols, insignia, and other accoutrements without permission.
The Commission stated in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, that the use of the EFCC brand in films without permission is prohibited.
Uwujaren stated that while the Commission recognizes producers’ desire to develop content centered on the EFCC, it is critical that they obtain Commission approval, including scene screening.
“While the Commission appreciate the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around economic and financial crimes, it is incumbent on such operators to seek the Commission’s authorisation, including vetting of scenes which purport to depict the 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 the dangers of economic and financial crimes,” the statement read.
The Commission also warned that anyone found acting contrary to its advisory shall henceforth be treated as an impersonator and dealt with accordingly.