Tinubu committed to fight corruption, financial crimes – EFCC

Abdulkarim Chukkol, the interim executive chairman of the EFCC, reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge on Friday to cleanse the country of all types of economic crime and corruption.
He said this in Abuja at the graduation ceremony for Detective Superintendent Cadre Course Nine.
Chukkol emphasized that trends in economic and financial crimes are always changing and that the event was a crucial turning point in the nation’s ongoing fight against corruption.
He stressed the necessity for Commission agents to keep up a robust fight against these crimes through enforcement and prevention.
Chukkol stated, “Your passing-out today and joining the ranks of the Commission is coming at a time when we are consolidating on the efforts of several years of battling corruption and all forms of economic and financial crimes.
“Trends in economic and financial crimes keep evolving and the EFCC must continue to put up a fierce battle against them by prevention through sensitization and enforcement to serve as deterrence.
“I restate the commitment of the EFCC to Mr. President’s resolve to rid the entire country of all forms of corruption and economic and financial crimes.”
“I advise you to also make out time for your personal development, which will go a long way in adding value to your service in the Commission and to our country Nigeria,” he stated.
The EFCC’s Secretary, Dr. George Abang Ekpungu, stressed the commitment of the organization to upholding honesty, order, and the highest standards.
He stated that the graduates’ preparation for their positions with the EFCC was greatly aided by the EFCC Academy in Karu, Abuja.
The agency’s scribe additionally exhorted the graduating cadets to uphold an impeccable record and remain above reproach.
“You must be above board. If you misbehave, abuse your office, we’ll return you home,” he stated.
Earlier, Mr. Salman Auwal, the Academy’s Head of the Drill Wing, outlined the rigorous training regimen they had undergone, which included operational studies, legal studies, forensics, ICT, general studies, and field studies.
“The EFCC has recruited gallant Nigerians who are doing marvelously well in their various beats of duty.
“The graduates are ready, able and willing to join the workforce of the EFCC, in order to add to their quota to the fight against corruption and combatting economic and financial crimes in Nigeria,” he added.