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  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, reportedly ordered the return of billions of naira donated to the church after concerns emerged about the source of the funds. According to the EFCC chairman, the money was donated by an individual towards a church project. However, investigations reportedly linked the funds to proceeds of financial crime. Olukoyede disclosed that after the church became aware of the situation, Pastor Adeboye directed that the money be returned within 24 hours. The EFCC chairman reportedly commended the cleric for his response, describing his action as an example of how religious institutions should handle questionable donations. The revelation has generated discussions about financial accountability, transparency and the responsibility of religious organisations to verify the sources of large donations th...