EFCC Logo Sparks Debate Over Use of Foreign Bald Eagle

A debate has erupted on social media over the eagle featured in the logo of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with users questioning why the anti-graft agency employs a bird not native to Africa.

The conversation was triggered on Monday when a Nigerian Twitter user, @arojinle1, pointed out that the eagle in the EFCC crest is a bald eagle, a species only found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In his post, which has since gained traction, he urged the commission to consider redesigning the logo to reflect a bird indigenous to Nigeria and Africa, suggesting the martial eagle regarded as the most powerful bird of prey on the continent.

“Dear @officialEFCC, good afternoon. The eagle in your logo cannot be found in Nigeria or Africa. Bald eagles can only be found in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Take note, in case you ever consider redesigning your logo. Consider using Martial Eagle, which is the most powerful bird of prey on the African continent and native to Nigeria,” he wrote.

The EFCC had earlier posted an infographic on its official handle, clarifying what the eagle on its logo symbolises, describing it as a representation of “strength, vision, and resilience” in the fight against financial crimes.

While some Nigerians supported the suggestion for a redesign, arguing that the agency should embrace symbols rooted in African identity, others maintained that the choice of the bald eagle aligns with its global recognition as a symbol of vigilance and authority.