The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its determination to dismantle what it described as the “corruption siege” in Nigeria, vowing to uphold the highest standards of integrity within the Commission.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, gave the charge on Friday during the Passing Out Parade of 404 cadets at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Akwanga, Nasarawa State. The graduating officers comprised 294 Detective Superintendents and 110 Detective Inspectors.
Olukoyede emphasized that the Commission’s greatest strength lies in building a disciplined and professional workforce capable of tackling complex investigations and prosecutions.
“The Commission has shown that it is capable of tackling any economic and financial crime. This is owing to the development of effective manpower that can weather the storms of investigations and prosecution. Fresh officers must strive to surpass existing records. We are eager to break the siege of graft in our land, and with determination, we will surely sail through,” he declared.
The EFCC boss also warned that stiff penalties await any officer found compromising the mission and values of the Commission.
Reviewing the parade, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State congratulated the cadets for their resilience and called for the establishment of special courts dedicated to handling corruption cases. According to him, such a measure would help eliminate bottlenecks and fast-track trials.
“I congratulate all of you for demonstrating readiness to serve Nigeria. The EFCC has recorded significant successes, but to achieve even more, I urge the National Assembly to strengthen the Commission and consider creating a special anti-corruption court,” Sule said.
