As the world celebrates Christmas, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has expressed hopes of a more significant and better Nigeria shorn of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, while congratulating Christians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement that the EFCC’s boss stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth and liberty Christ brought to the world are significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits.
He says, “I deeply believe in our nation’s prospects for growth and development. The Christmas season is an opportunity to activate these possibilities. The values of light, joy, hope, truth, and liberty Christ brought to the whole world are significant pathways to integrity and zero tolerance for corruption. We can make Nigeria greater if we embrace these values.”
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating stronger political will in favour of anti-graft efforts, pointing out that the EFCC’s achievements in the last one and a half years are a direct outcome of his courageous and inspirational leadership.
“Nigerians can see clearly that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is bent on tackling corrupt practices. The strides of the EFCC could not have been possible without his active support and courage. We appreciate this at all times”, he said
Olukoyede expressed his appreciation to the Judiciary, stressing that the “professionalism, commitment, integrity, and courage of our justices and judges are significantly strengthening the EFCC in its anti-corruption work. ” He charged the judiciary to continue on its path of redemption and equity.