The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently utilised its social media platform to appeal to citizens, urging them to refrain from abusing the Nigerian currency.
Additionally, they addressed concerns regarding illegal foreign exchange trading.
Their message read: “Do you have any information on illegal trading in FOREX or the abuse of the naira at any social event? Contact the EFCC at the toll-free numbers 09135003322 or 09127703303.”
This directive has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with individuals expressing their discontentment with the statement.
Below are some of the responses Tribune Online gathered from the comment section:
@chukwura_a tweeted
Are you guys serious at all, some people claimed your ex prezident signature was signed to steal money but you’re more concerned about where they are spraying money at occasions..shame on you guys.
@DivineAlfred5 commented
Dear EFCC, in doing things like this, 1. Start by tell us what abuse of naira 2. Give examples of naira abuse 3. Tell us what to look out for 4. How do we contact u 5. Tell us how naira can be abused in forex.
@Aywire3 expressed frustration
What is your problem with forex again, even if there is an update that seems like illegal in forex is that a crime, so person can’t have money in peace in Nigeria again, and are you telling the owner of the money how to spend the money ni? Una they play mtcheeeew.
@NjaCoach questioned the EFCC’s priorities:
Nigerians are waiting for you to do forensic investigation of Buhari’s signature. When are you going to investigate Buhari, all the forgeries, and also find the people that collected our $6.2bln from Emefiele. Nigeria is broke.
@Nairaexchanger addressed systemic issues:
Dear EFCC, it’s evident that there’s a pressing need to investigate numerous individuals, including past governors, ministers, commissioners, permanent secretaries, and heads of parastatals, both at the federal and state levels. Additionally, large transactions, money laundering, bribery allegations, public corruption allegations, insider trading, tax evasion, and cybercrime all warrant thorough investigation. From your publication above, it’s baffling to observe that manpower is being allocated to attending owambe parties in search of individuals spraying money. Isn’t this a clear case of misplaced priorities? It seems more logical to channel resources towards tackling systemic financial crimes that pose significant threats to the nation’s economy and well-being.
@Yugobros questioned the EFCC’s actions:
When will EFCC be brave enough to go after these thieving politicians and also parade them for stealing public funds and even prosecute according to the law?
@Big_Ben_21 criticised the EFCC’s focus:
“What is stopping you guys from sending ex-governors or ministers to jail for mismanagement of public funds, let’s start from there. thanks.”
@KOOLKING01 suggested proactive measures:
1. Make it a whistle-blowing policy, you’ll be surprised about the daily calls/emails you’ll receive. 2. Do a sting operation/plant people in Allen/Opebi, Ogba, Yaba, etc you will be surprised at the number of peeps arrested trading illegally on forex new Naira notes.
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