As the fight against corruption and financial crimes persists, the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has demanded stronger synergy with civil society organisations (CSOs) to eradicate corruption practices in society.
The Commission in a notice shared on its X page Thursday said Mr Olukoyede revealed this during an interactive session held with members of the CSOs in Edo State at the Benin Zonal Command of the Commission.
Effa Okim, Acting Zonal Director, ACE I represented the EFCC chairman and highlighted the importance of the battle against corruption in Nigeria.
“Let’s work together to tackle the menace of corruption. I want us to build on our existing relationships. I can’t be everywhere, but you are everywhere. Our first choice is prevention, and that is where the CSOs come in.
“You have the reach and the spread, so you can take the message to the people out there, especially young people, on the consequences of engaging in internet fraud and other forms of criminality,” he described.
While speaking, he described corruption as the ‘bane of our development’ and urged CSOs to expose evil practices.
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He further laid emphasis on the need to provide adequate information during their findings while reporting to the EFCC.
“We need you to give us authentic information and to eliminate deceit from our collaboration.”
Reacting, Kelly Osunbor, President, Faculty of Peace, assured the Acting Zonal Director, and Leftist Enabulele, Interim Chair, Edo Civil Society Organisations, pledged their willingness to stand with EFCC in fighting against the plight.
