As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has expressed hopes of a greater and better Nigeria shorn of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
Olukoyede stated this in Abuja today while congratulating Christians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
The EFCC’s boss stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth, and liberty that Christ brought to the world are significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits.
“I deeply believe in the prospects of our nation for growth and development. The Christmas season is an opportunity to activate these possibilities.
“The values of light, joy, hope, truth, and liberty that 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 was quoted to have said by the commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a release made available to Tribune Online in Abuja today.
Olukoyede expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating stronger political will in favour of anti-graft efforts, pointing out that the achievements of the EFCC in the last one and a half years are a direct outcome of the President’s courageous and inspirational leadership.
According to him, “Nigerians can see clearly that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is bent on tackling corrupt practices in our midst. The strides of the EFCC could not have been possible without his active support and courage. We appreciate this at all times.”
The chairman further extended his appreciation to the judiciary, stressing that the “professionalism, commitment, integrity, and courage of our justices and judges are greatly building strength for the EFCC in its anti-corruption works.”
He, however, charged the judiciary to continue on its path of redemption and equity.
The EFCC boss then applauded the media, civil society groups and other critical stakeholders for their fervour and robust engagement with the Commission, assuring that with their collaboration, greater strides would be made in the coming year
Lastly, the anti-graft czar wishes Nigerians Merry Christmas and a fruitful 2025.
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