Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that some of the agency’s investigators are accepting bribes, which undermines Nigeria’s anti-corruption initiatives.
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Olukoyede gave a New Year’s address to EFCC employees at the agency’s Abuja headquarters. He expressed his dismay, calling the situation embarrassing for the anti-graft organisation.
He disclosed that the Department of Internal Affairs has received instructions to immediately address the matter. Reiterating his commitment to upholding the agency’s credibility, the EFCC chairman stressed that there would be no room for misbehaviour under his direction and threatened dire repercussions for any such actions.
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He said, “At this point, I need to strongly reiterate the issue of discipline, integrity, and sense of responsibility in the way we do our work. Public opinions about the conduct of some of our investigators are adverse.
“The craze and quest for gratification, bribes and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue. Let me sound a note of warning in this regard. I will not hesitate to wield the big stick against any form of infraction by any staff of the commission.
“The Department of Internal Affairs has been directed to be more ardent in its work and monitor every staff in all their engagements. The image of the commission is too important to be placed on the line by any corrupt officer.”
Olukoyede further stated that steps were already being taken to improve the welfare of EFCC officials, saying: “The new year promises to bring smiles on the faces of staff across all the commands. We will continue to do our best to put all of you at your best. However, to whom much is given, much is expected.”
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