The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, expressed his optimism that fighting corruption in Nigeria is possible under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made this statement on Wednesday when the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and its members paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
Olukoyede praised President Tinubu’s passion for fighting corruption in Nigeria and stated that it is achievable with his political will. “Every time I see him, I see that passion in him,” he said. Olukoyede called for collective responsibility among anti-graft agencies, emphasizing that in-fighting among them would not help the fight against corruption.
“As an Agency, our mandate is to fight economic and financial crimes, and there is no way to be successful in this fight without public engagement. One thing I have discovered in the anti-corruption fight is the need for collective responsibility,” Olukoyede added.
He appreciated the Institute and assured the President of more collaboration with them. Olukoyede further called for greater public awareness and sensitization concerning the menace of corruption, stating that publicity and collective responsibility are crucial to achieving success in the anti-corruption fight.
The President of the NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, commended Olukoyede on his focus and determination in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He said that since assuming office, the EFCC chairman has been focused on dealing with corrupt practices, thereby reviving the hopes of Nigerians for economic development.