The newly inaugurated Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa, has announced that he would take the fight against corruption to the next level.
The young anti-graft boss stated this during his visit to the Ibadan and Ilorin offices of the commission.
In a statement signed by Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity, he quoted the Bawa as saying he would digitalize all the processes of the Commission and ensure it moves up to the next level in terms of efficiency.
During the visit to the Ibadan office, he charged the staff of the commission to be hardworking and devoted to work as Nigerians are looking up to them for success in the fight against corruption.
According to him, ‘as the saying goes, the eagle is now in the hands of the EFCC but the mission and the vision of the Commission remain the same. Therefore, I urge you to be committed to your job. Always do what is right and guard against wrongdoing.’
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The anti-corruption czar who described his visit to the Zone as a homecoming of sorts, having previously served as head of the Zone in his illustrious career, thanked the staff of the zone for their support and prayers since he emerged as Executive Chairman.
‘The Ibadan zonal office is one of the offices I love. I hope you will maintain it and be on top of your game. If the story of my life is not an inspiration to you as officers, nothing will. I want you to join me to steer the ship to another level’, he said.
He assured that officers of the Commission will be exposed to new training opportunities to keep them abreast of changing trends in the fight against corruption.
The anti-graft czar also expressed his desire to strengthen the Commission’s synergy with other law enforcement organizations, both nationally and internationally with a view to ensure that there is no hiding place for criminals in our society. He noted that the job of fighting economic and financial crimes is for everybody to be on board, and speak with one voice against the menace.
Earlier, Usman Muktar, Zonal Head, Ilorin Office of EFCC, appreciated the Chairman for his visit and assured him of the commitment of the staff of the zone towards upholding the ideals of the Commission.