The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has
reiterated its resolve not to allow corruption to continue to destroy the
socioeconomic fabric of Nigeria.
It therefore called on the people to unite to ensure that
corruption, which it described as a hydra-headed monster, is stamped out of the
country.
Speaking during a road walk in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital,
to mark the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day with the theme, “UNCAC @20:
Uniting the World Against Corruption,” the Zonal Commander of EFCC, ACE-1 Bawa
Hamidu Saidu, noted that if corruption would be conquered, the people should
unite, enhance transparency, and ensure that institutions are strengthened.
According to him: “We must stand together, enhance
transparency, and strengthen our institutions if this threat called corruption
must be countered. We cannot allow corruption to destroy this country any
further. United we stand as a people against corruption. United we defeat
corruption! And united, we take our rightful place.”
The zonal commander also noted that in uniting the World
Against Corruption, the zone would work without allowing interference and
ensure that corrupt persons are called out irrespective of social standing.
“In Nigeria today, corruption steers us in the face, no
matter the direction we turn. It undermines every aspect of our development and
environmental sustainability and negatively affects the most vulnerable in
society.
“We are ready to call out corrupt persons or organisations,
whether private or public, without minding whose ox is gourd. We must
collectively agree to combat corruption and do this without any form of
interference or senseless adherence to religion, political party, race, or
creed. Imagine a world that is truly united against corruption,” Saidu said.
Last modified: December 9, 2023
