Breaking News: EFCC Organizes Anti-Corruption March, Pledges to Combat Embezzlers of Public Finances

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has pledged to combat corruption and target those responsible for embezzling public funds and draining resources in Nigeria. The commitment was made during a road walk held in Abuja on December 9 to mark the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day, themed ‘Uniting the World against Corruption.’

In a statement and accompanying photos shared on the agency’s official handle, Olukoyede emphasized that under his leadership, the EFCC would not allow looters to divert resources intended for economic growth and the well-being of Nigerians. He vowed to recover stolen funds to enhance social systems in the country…..CONTINUE READING

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Olukoyede asserted a refocused anti-corruption mandate aimed at promoting growth and development across all sectors of the economy. He declared an intention to make it challenging for those engaging in corrupt practices, plug loopholes, and collaborate with financial gatekeepers to track released funds.

“We are going to give sleepless nights to those stealing our money. We are going to remove opportunities for corruption. We are in the era of a new budget. We have sent words to all the gatekeepers of our finances in Nigeria that we are going to work with them. Every money that is released, we are going to track them,” Olukoyede stated.

Expressing a commitment to the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day theme, he emphasized the need for global cooperation to combat corruption. Olukoyede announced plans to approach the international community for the recovery of stolen funds kept abroad, asserting that those holding looted funds abroad are more corrupt.

The statement reported that the road walk took place in all fourteen zonal commands of the EFCC, with the Abuja Zonal Command’s event in the Wuse district witnessing significant turnout from Nigerians, including EFCC staff, civil society organizations, representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress, police, armed forces, National Youth Service Corps, women’s groups, media, and other stakeholders.

Source: Bushradiogist