The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to be more determined and steadfast in their rejection of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
The anti-corruption czar made the call in his New Year message to Nigerians, stating that Nigeria’s progress depends on the people’s resolve to reject corruption.
Olukoyede noted that tye country’s progress and robust development of the commanding heights of the economy and improvement in the quality of lives of Nigerians are hinged on rejection of economic and financial crimes and other forms of corruption by Nigerians.
The EFCC boss submitted that the new year, 2025 offered Nigerians fresh opportunities to recommit themselves to transparency, accountability and probity.
“We can make any progress and development we want for our nation to happen by our support for anti-corruption initiatives.
“The new year is offering us fresh opportunities to recommit ourselves to the ideals of transparency, accountability, and probity.
“The commanding heights of the economy and improvement in our lives can only be driven by our dedication to integrity and accountable conduct,” EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale in a press release made available to Tribune Online today quoted Olukoyede to have said.
The chairman then assured that the EFCC would surpass its 2024 record, maintaining that officers of the Commission are unrelenting in breaking strongholds of corrupt practices across the country.
According to him, “Our work is more than a vocation but a patriotic calling. We know this and will always offer our best to move the nation forward.
“2025 will be another year of bringing towers of corruption down. Our focus is set and our commitment is total.”
Lastly, the EFCC boss wishes Nigerians a happy and prosperous new year.
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