EFCC went on to assure citizens of Nigeria that the anti-graft agency intends to surpass its achievements in 2024
By Kehinde Okeowo
The chairman of one of Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has advised Nigerians to desist from corrupt practices in the new year.
He gave the warning on Tuesday while delivering his New Year message, saying EFCC remains resolute in its fight against corruption in 2025.
Olukoyede also said the nation’s progress and development depend on collective efforts to combat economic and financial crimes.
The EFCC boss further stressed that rejecting corruption was key to improving the quality of life for all Nigerians and advancing the economy.
He, therefore, appealed to citizens to seize the opportunities the New Year brings to recommit to values of transparency, accountability and integrity.
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He said, “We can make any progress and development we want for our nation to happen by our support for anti-corruption initiatives.
“The new year is offering us fresh opportunities to recommit ourselves to the ideals of transparency, accountability and probity.
“The commanding heights of the economy and improvement in our lives can only be driven by our dedication to integrity and accountable conduct.”
He went on to assure Nigerians that the EFCC was poised to surpass its achievements in 2024, promising that his officers will continue to be relentless in their pursuit of justice.
“Our work is more than a vocation but a patriotic calling. We know this and will always offer our best to move the nation forward.
“2025 will be another year of bringing towers of corruption down. Our focus is set and our commitment is total,” Olukayode added
