By Augustine Aminu
The appointment of the Olukoyede by President Bola Tinubu as the EFCC Chairman is a clear demonstration of renewed commitment to tackling corruption.
President General, Comrade Joseph Chinedu Ezejiegu, Triple Seal Global Initiative for Peace, a nongovernmental organisation stated this in an exclusive interview with DEFENCE NEWS on Friday in Abuja.
Ezejiegu said Olukoyode’s appointment has brought to fore the statement by an anti-corruption crusader and rights activist, Femi Falana, who once said, “the fight against corruption is a fight for the soul of Nigeria”.
He said the choice of Olukoyede, a seasoned expert in combating fraud, to lead the anti-corruption efforts, set the tone to achieve this goal, as the Latin phrase “ex nihilo nihilo” suggests – nothing comes from nothing.
According to Ezejiegu, the achievements that has come so far weren’t mere coincidence. The impressive track records of the EFCC in its anti-graft war more than a year ago, under Olukoyode’s leadership, are a testament to the effectiveness of his appointment.
“It is on record that corruption and corrupt practices have reduced drastically, as hell is being let loose on those indulging in sharp and corrupt practices in the country”.
“As nongovernmental organisation, we applaud EFCC’s fresh approach, which is in compliance with international standards, to fighting corruption”.
“Even the toughest critics would agree that the EFCC’s track record shows that the Olukoyode is making real progress in the fight against corruption”.
“The EFCC under Olukoyode has undergone significant changes, and the results are already showing as foreign investors are taking notice, and the local business community is feeling hopeful”.
“Notable among the achievements of the anti-graft agency in the last one year is the record-breaking asset recovery of a 150,500-square-meter estate with 753 duplexes and other apartments in Abuja among several other significant achievements recorded so far”.
He commended Olukoyode’s courage for dismissing 27 of its officers for misconduct and fraudulent activities.
The anti-graft agency also investigating “a trending $400,000 claim of a yet-to-be-identified supposed staff of the EFCC against a Sectional Head.”
“We call on Nigerians to collaborate EFCC to ensure that corruption is finally tackled.and stampede out of Nigeria.
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