The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to end what it described as Nigeria’s “corruption siege” by instilling integrity, patriotism, and accountability among its officers.
Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made the declaration on Friday at the Passing Out Parade (PoP) of 404 cadets held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
The graduating officers comprise 294 Detective Superintendents and 110 Detective Inspectors. The ceremony drew dignitaries including Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State.
Olukoyede said the EFCC’s heavy investment in training underscores its commitment to law enforcement anchored on global best practices. He charged the new officers to surpass existing milestones in the fight against corruption.
“The Commission has shown that it is capable of tackling any economic and financial crime,” he said. “This is owing to the development of effective manpower that can weather the storms of investigation and prosecution. We are eager to break the siege of graft in our land, and by our determination, we will surely sail through.”
Governor Sule, who served as Reviewing Officer at the parade, urged the creation of special courts to expedite corruption cases and reduce judicial delays.
“I want to use this medium to urge members of the National Assembly to further strengthen the Commission in the pursuit of its mandate with a recommendation for the creation of a special anti-corruption court,” the governor said, while commending the cadets for their resilience and applauding the EFCC for its progress in tackling graft.
