Nigeria Can Defeat Corruption, Says EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can overcome corruption if citizens embrace transparency and accountability. Olukayode made this call at the 12th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), held in Effurun, Delta State. He was represented by Mr. Williams Oseghale, Assistant Commander and Head of Public Affairs at the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate. The event was sponsored by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), a private pipeline security firm contracted by the federal government. In his keynote address, the EFCC boss stressed that corruption remains the root of Nigeria’s challenges, including unemployment, insecurity, poverty, hunger, poor infrastructure, and declining life expectancy. “The onus is on us as individuals to be accountable, transparent, and committed to due process. Every challenge in Nigeria’s […]
