The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can overcome corruption through collective determination and commitment. In a goodwill message to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Fitr on Sunday in Abuja, Olukoyede emphasized that tackling economic and financial crimes is possible with the courageous resolve and cooperation of Nigerians. “Nigerians are stronger than corruption. No corrupt act can weaken our collective will and determination. We have the capacity to confront and defeat economic and financial crimes,” he stated.
He urged Muslims to embrace the values of Ramadan—self-discipline, sacrifice, love, and integrity, and apply them toward fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in society.
“I congratulate Muslims and charge them to allow lessons of self-denial, discipline, sacrifice, love, and purity of the Ramadan season imbued in them greater readiness and commitment to shun corrupt practices.
“At Eid-el-Fitr, Allah’s benevolence and sacrifice are greatly magnified. May the lessons of love, peace, joy, and celebration of the festival abide in us and imbue in us a greater desire to reject corruption,” he added.
Olukoyede also assured Nigerians that the anti-corruption war remains on course, stating that the EFCC is gaining momentum in its efforts to curb economic and financial crimes.
“The anti-corruption war is on course, maintaining that the EFCC is gaining more strength and speed in bringing economic and financial crimes to a halt, “ he said.
