Chairman (Steering Committee) Movement against Corruption and
President, Women Arise for Change, Dr Joe Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin, has
urged Nigerians to join the EFCC in winning the war against corruption in
the country.
Odumakin who was speaking during a courtesy visit to the Economic and
Finacial Crimes Commission on February 2, expressed concern over the impact of
corruption in Nigeria noting that “Nigeria is bleeding under the heavy weight
of corruption”.
She called on Nigerians to take the fight against corruption as a duty
saying, “There is the need for Nigerians to own the fight against corruption
because it is not only for Magu and EFCC, but for the citizens to win”.
Odumakin attributed the success of the EFCC to the political will of the
government, noting that Nigerians too can attest this going by what happened
recently in Addis Ababa where President Buhari was honoured as the ‘Africa
Anti-corruption Champion’ by the African Union, AU.
“The government has helped in providing an enabling environment for
the Commission to thrive”, she said.
While urging the Senate to join the wagon of change by confirming
Magu as the substantive chairman of EFCC, Odumakin said “If at the level of
Africa, the giant strides of Magu and indeed Nigeria in the fight against
corruption is recognized, and if we can realise that if we don’t kill
corruption, corruption will kill us, then I am appealing to the Senate as true
representatives of the people, not to stand against the moving train”.
The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on his part, called on
Nigerians to eschew all manners corruption as it remains the bane of the
country.
Magu urged the group to take upon itself the zeal to fight corruption
stressing that, “It is a duty that must be done”.
In charging Nigerians to take ownership of the fight against corruption,
Magu challenged individuals as stakeholders in the fight not to shy away from
fighting the hydra-headed monster.
“Fight corruption the way you can. The fight against corruption should
not be left for the EFCC alone. Everybody has a duty to fight
corruption. You may not fight corruption the way EFCC is doing, but
you can do it through your actions or deeds”, he said.
The EFCC boss assured the group that, despite the odds, he would not
give up in the fight against corruption adding that he would fight the menace
this year like never before.
“Against all adversaries, I remain focused, dogged, committed and
determined more than never before to bring all corrupt elements in this country
to justice. So, let’s join hands to fight the battle and ensure it is won”, he
said.
He urged the group to continue its efforts in mobilizing Nigerians
against corruption for the country to attain sustainable development.
Oke-Odumakin was accompanied on the visit by Sadiq Daba, veteran actor
and ambassador of the Movement Against Corruption.
Daba lauded the numerous achievements of the EFCC and urged Magu to
continue with his job without fear or favour saying, “Nigerians are behind you”
Other members of the delegation are Olufemi Lawson, Tim Gabriel and Leye
Somefun.
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