By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called for a more determined collective effort against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
Olukoyede made the call on Sunday in Abuja in a Goodwill Message to muslims across the country on the occasion .of Eid- al- Kabir festival, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement.
The anti-graft czar rejoiced with the nation on the momentous occasion of Eid-al-Kabir and stressed that the lessons of the festival should drive more commitments to the anti-corruption fight.
“The lessons of forbearance, sacrifice, faith and hope in Almighty Allah which Eid teaches should imbue in us fresh desire to please God and serve our nation without corrupt practices.
”We should renew our efforts towards fighting all forms of economic and financial crimes”, he said.
The EFCC Boss expressed confidence that Nigeria could,and would defeat corruption through concerted commitments of every stakeholder in the anti- corruption corridor.
He reiterated his belief that Nigerians are not inherently corrupt, affirming that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with us as a nation.
“It is obvious that we can attain peace, love, progress and unity of purpose for a Nigeria free of corruption and unsavoury practices. Let’s keep building. Let’s keep attacking every threat to our progress. Let’s keep fighting economic and financial crimes together”
He wished Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations. (Flowerbudnews)
